West 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 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 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 Incidents9/11 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 Community