West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is hosting the 6th annual Youth Academy the weekend of June 22-23, 2024 and will be accepting applications May 1-15, 2024. This two-day program teaches teens interested in a career in the fire service about what it means to be a firefighter. The weekend will be filled with lots […]
March 2024 Alarm Summary
In March 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,516 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Winter Driving Tips
Winter is still lingering, so it’s essential to be prepared to drive in the ice and snow. West Pierce Fire & Rescue wants to remind you to pay attention to winter storm advisories and watches. It is best to follow the suggested guidance and stay off icy roads when at all possible. If you find […]
2023 Alarm Summary
We are proud to serve the communities of Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom on a daily basis. In 2023, crews responded to 17,809 calls for service. A few highlights:
January 2024 Alarm Summary
In January 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,631 calls for service, which was an average of 52 calls per day. Approximately 75% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. This is the highest monthly call volume since January 2022. The post January 2024 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Six New West Pierce Firefighters Graduate from Recruit Academy
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) recently celebrated its six newest firefighters as they graduated from the Forge Recruit Academy. This 13-week program, hosted by the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium, includes classroom, hands-on and drill ground training, which prepares recruits for their career ahead. WPFR is not only extremely proud of the work these recruits […]
West Pierce Hosts CPR, First Aid & AED Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue offers CPR, First Aid & AED training classes to the public. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging, first aid for burns, sprains, strains, poison control, and other first aid procedures are covered. This course meets Labor […]
Home Heating Safety: Essential Tips to Protect Your Family
Did you know home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, following cooking? In fact, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Protect your home and your family with these tips. Space Heaters: A Common Risk Space heaters are a convenient and popular way to heat chilly spaces. To ensure […]
CERT 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 March 5-23, 2024 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups in the community to prepare for and […]