September Alarm Summary
In September 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,492 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 79% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
October 1, 2024 IncidentsJuly Alarm Summary
In July 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,785 calls for service, which was an average of 57 calls per day. This is the largest monthly call volume WPFR has seen in the… Read More
August 7, 2024 IncidentsWhat 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 CommunityWater Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is here and while the sun it out, the water is cold. Water safety is incredibly important, especially this time of year. Wear a life jacket. Be sure it is Coast Guard approved (indicated on… Read More
July 15, 2024 IncidentsJune 2024 Alarm Summary
In June 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,508 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
July 9, 2024 Incidents“Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Information
As wildfire season begins across the nation and in this region, the seven Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Kitsap and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to highlight the regional “Ready,… Read More
June 13, 2024 IncidentsTwo Alarm Commercial Fire in Lakewood
At approximately 11:58 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a commercial fire at 11521 Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood. This building houses an event center, where crews arrived to find… Read More
June 10, 2024 FireThree 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 CommunityMarch 2024 Alarm Summary
In March 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,516 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. Read More
April 3, 2024 Incidents