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 IncidentsHot Weather Safety
When the weather heats up, it is important to know how to stay safe. Finding ways to stay cool in hot temperatures is key. The following tips will help you and your family stay safe, courtesy of… Read More
July 8, 2024 InformationCelebrate Safely on July 4
The 4th of July is around the corner and West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to remind residents to celebrate safely, as this is the busiest day of the year for firefighters. With warm temperatures… Read More
June 28, 2024 CommunityWildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by… Read More
June 20, 2024 Information“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 FireCERT Training Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held… Read More
June 3, 2024 CERTAmeriCorps Citizen Preparedness Coordinator Opportunity Now Available
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is looking for an AmeriCorps member to work within the Emergency Preparedness program. The AmeriCorps Citizen Preparedness Coordinator will support the West Pierce mission by assisting in the community preparedness movement. They… Read More
May 17, 2024 Disaster PreparednessThree 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 Community