City of Fircrest announcement. Fircrest City Manager Scott Pingel has notified the City Council that he is resigning at the end of August to take the City Manager position in Newcastle, WA. Mr. Pingel has been the Fircrest City Manager for nearly 5 years. “We knew when we hired Scott in 2017 that his career […]
Fircrest Police Chief Cheesman Announces 2023 Retirement
City of Fircrest announcement. Fircrest Police Chief John Cheesman has officially notified the City that he will retire in February 2023. When he leaves the Public Safety Building as Chief for the last time, he will have served in law enforcement for over 40 years – all with the Fircrest Police Department. The City is […]
Cooling Centers Information
City of Fircrest announcement. This week, US National Weather Service Seattle is predicting a wave of hot weather to hit our region! Our Fircrest Community Center has A/C and we welcome you to cool off inside. Our cooling center will be open from 8 am – 9 pm Monday thru Friday. Here is more information […]
Fircrest seeks RFP to resurface tennis courts
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals to resurface three(3) tennis courts at one (1) park within the City. The resurfacing and striping will change someof the courts from a standard tennis court layout to also include pickleball lines. Please see thescope of work for additional details. […]
Proposed development prompts Fircrest planning commission meeting
City of Fircrest announcement. The Fircrest Planning Commission will hold special meetings on July 19, 2022, and August 3, 2022, for the sole purpose of discussing the proposed mixed-use development, located at 2119 Mildred Street. The meeting will commence at 6:00 PM at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest WA 98466.
Encampment Near Orchard Street Water Tower
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest is aware and closely monitoring the encampment near our water tower near Lowe’s on Orchard Street. We share Orchard Street with the City of Tacoma. The Anchor Church property and Lowe’s happen to be in Tacoma, therefore, not in our jurisdiction. Fircrest only owns the parcel where […]
Celebrate 4th of July Safely
City of Fircrest announcement. All Fireworks are illegal in the City of Fircrest. The City of Fircrest wants everyone to enjoy the holiday. And, in order to keep the City’s residents and visitors safe, all personal fireworks, even those deemed “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in the City of Fircrest. The sale, use, and possession […]
Inaugural Fircrest Resident Poker Walk
City of Fircrest announcement. Fircrest Wellness is sponsoring this event and inviting residents to come out for some fun! There are 5 stops along our route where you will need to choose a card from a deck of cards and write down the suit and number of your card. At the end of the walk, […]
Vaccine Clinic at the Fircrest Community Center July 2
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest is hosting a vaccine clinic. It’s simple. It’s free. You don’t need insurance or ID. When & Where: July 2, 2022, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fircrest Community Center – Gymnasium555 Contra Costa Ave,Fircrest, WA 98466 Types of vaccines: Vaccines available for people 6 months years or older. Moderna […]