West Pierce Fire & Rescue Seeks Nominations for Vacant Commissioner Position
The Board of Fire Commissioners of West Pierce Fire & Rescue hereby gives NOTICE that one position on the Board has been declared vacant. The Board, in an open meeting, has nominated the following candidate(s) to… Read More
December 19, 2024 UncategorizedNovember Alarm Summary
In November 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,468 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid, where more… Read More
December 11, 2024 IncidentsFlames and Smoke Ahead: West Pierce Firefighters Gear Up for Training Burn in Lakewood
On December 5, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will conduct a training burn with live fire at 11138 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Firefighters will begin arriving around 7 a.m. at the site of a… Read More
December 2, 2024 CommunitySanta is Coming to Town!
Santa is coming to West Pierce Fire & Rescue! Don’t miss the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place. December 10th from 5:30 – 7pm Station 21 — 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW,… Read More
November 25, 2024 CommunityWest Pierce Passes Fire Benefit Charge
On November 5th, voters in West Pierce made the decision to move to a new methodology for funding the fire department. In 2025, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will begin utilizing a Fire Benefit… Read More
November 6, 2024 InformationThree 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 CommunityOver $1 Million Awarded for New Firefighting Equipment
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was recently awarded $1.113 million dollars through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the District’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). These air tanks supply clean air for firefighters on… Read More
October 25, 2024 UncategorizedLatest 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 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 CommunitySeptember 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 Incidents