Three West Pierce Firefighters Return Home from Hurricane Relief
Washington State Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) recently returned home after deploying in early October to help with search and rescue efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the area. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is… Read More
November 1, 2024 CommunityLatest Edition of ‘The Monitor’ Now Available
The latest edition of West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s community newsletter, The Monitor, is being delivered to mailboxes throughout Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. This edition includes information about programs, community services, upcoming events and the Fire… Read More
October 10, 2024 CommunityFire Benefit Charge on November 5 Ballot
West Pierce Fire & Rescue seeks to replace its tax-based Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy with a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). Known as Proposition 1, the FBC will be on the November 5,… Read More
October 7, 2024 CommunityFall Safety Day is October 19th
On Saturday, October 19th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There… Read More
October 4, 2024 Community9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled
In honor of the anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold a public ceremony in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60… Read More
September 2, 2024 CommunityPierce Transit and Little Church on the Prairie Recognized for Community Support
Pierce Transit and Little Church on the Prairie are continual community partners, especially during an emergency. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Deputy Chief Hallie McCurdy had the opportunity to recognize these groups at the recent… Read More
August 29, 2024 CommunityWest Pierce Fire & Rescue Proposes an Improved Funding Plan for the Future
West Pierce Fire & Rescue seeks to replace its tax-based Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy with a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). Known as Proposition 1, the FBC will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. An… Read More
August 12, 2024 CommunityWhat To Do When Calling 9-1-1 From A Lake In Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is ready to respond to emergencies on the water each and every day. One of the common problems encountered when responding to these types of emergencies is trying to get… Read More
July 29, 2024 CommunityThree Firefighters Presented with Merit Awards
At a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue Captain John Craig, Firefighters Nathan Hollenbeck and Skylar Brown were presented with Merit awards. Back in December, they responded to reports of an… Read More
May 8, 2024 CommunityApril 2024 Alarm Summary
In April 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,422 calls for service, which was an average of 47 calls per day. Approximately 81% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
May 7, 2024 Community