Registration is now open for West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2025 Safe Sitter Babysitting classes! 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 […]
Engineer Justin Tinsley awarded Medal of Valor
When faced with danger, true courage is measured not by words, but by actions. West Pierce Fire & Rescue Engineer Justin Tinsley’s heroic, life-saving actions have earned him a Medal of Valor for a second time. Tinsley received the award at Tuesday’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Adjusts FBC After Petitions Review
At the West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 4, the Board unanimously voted to approve adjustments to the recently implemented 2025 Fire Benefit Charge (FBC). The changes will create a reduction in original FBC for over 3,500 taxpayers in the district. In November, voters decided to move to a […]
WPFR Extends FBC Petition Deadline
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is extending its Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) Petition for Adjustment period to Friday, Feb. 28. The district has been made aware that some residents have not yet received their tax statements. By pushing the deadline one week further, we hope to give property owners more time to review the changes. […]
New Commissioner Appointed to Fill Vacancy at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
At the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 21, the Board voted to appoint Marshal (Scott) Dellinger to fill the vacancy for Position 5. Commissioner Dellinger, a Lakewood resident, currently serves as a Captain at Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. He will hold the position through the remainder of 2025. […]
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 fill the vacant position: Residents of Lakewood and University Place may submit nominations to fill the vacant position by […]
November 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 than half resulted in transport to local hospitals. The post November Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Flames 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 former small business to set up. The burns are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout […]
Three 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 proud to have three firefighters deploy as a part of this team. We are thankful for their service and […]