West Pierce Fire & Rescue invites community members who live or work in the Lakewood and University Place area to attend our next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes.  Aimed at preparing groups in the community to prepare for and respond to disasters, these classes follow a model developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are offered in cities across the United States.

For more information, please visit the CERT page.

This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging, first aid for burns, sprains, strains, poison control, and other first aid procedures are covered. This course meets Labor & Industries and Department of Social & Health Services Standards. Please note: This course does NOT meet the requirements for the Healthcare Provider course.

Please visit our CPR program page for more information, class dates and how to register.

Do you live on one of our lakes in West Pierce? The Lake Addressing Program allows anyone, even non-resident boaters, to identify a location on the water or shoreline during an emergency by simply telling the 9-1-1 dispatcher the number located on the nearest dock. This allows for a fast and efficient emergency response to a known location, saving valuable time when it is needed most.

Please visit our Lake Addressing page for more information and how to ensure your dock is appropriately assigned.

The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for younger children. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn in this course are very informative and useful. Students will learn how to run babysitting as a business, childcare skills, CPR and choking rescue, as well as basic first aid.

Please visit our Safe Sitter page for more information, class dates and how to register.

Community risk reduction programs are a vital part of the community’s success. At West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the Prevention Division focuses on a variety of fire and injury prevention programs. This type of education provides families with the knowledge to make educated choices about fire and life safety risks. The most successful community risk reduction programs at WPFR are those taught in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom schools.

Please visit our School Programs page for more information.

Youth Academy is a great way for students ages 14-18 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. This two-day academy offers students the opportunity to learn about various disciplines within the fire service, while gaining hands-on experience.

Please visit our Youth Academy page for more information, upcoming academy dates and how to apply.