Water 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 IncidentsJanuary 2024 Alarm Summary
In January 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,631 calls for service, which was an average of 52 calls per day. Approximately 75% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. This is the… Read More
February 6, 2024 Incidents2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,809 calls for service in 2023, which is an average of 48 calls per day. Of these 9-1-1 responses: Approximately 79% of these calls are for emergency medical… Read More
January 10, 2024 CommunityBrush Fire at Fort Steilacoom Park
Update 8/16/23 at 7:03 p.m. – Fortunately, there were no homes involved during this incident. Two firefighters were evaluated for heat-related injuries. Firefighters remain on scene tonight, putting out hot spots. Per the Lakewood Police Department,… Read More
August 16, 2023 Fire