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 […]
Prepare in a Year: January – Build a communications plan
If you are separated from your loved ones when disasters strike, your first thoughts will be about your family, their location and condition. The stress of the event may make it difficult to remember even routine information, like phone numbers. We recommend that every household member have an out-of-area contact card in a wallet, purse […]
2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,809 calls for service in 2023, which is an average of 48 calls per day. Of these 9-1-1 responses: WPFR has six stations, strategically located throughout the fire district and are staffed for emergency response 24 hours per day. All firefighters are trained to a minimum of […]
Power Outage Preparedness: Tips for Winter Weather
Power outages, particularly during extreme cold or winter weather, pose significant challenges. Here’s a concise guide, based on recommendations from ready.gov, to prepare you and your family: 1. Plan for NeighborsDevelop a plan to check on neighbors, especially those vulnerable like the elderly or disabled, during extreme weather. A solid communication plan is key. 2. Involve […]
Winter & Holiday Safety Tips
Between cold weather and the holiday season, winter can be a dangerous time of year in terms of home fires. According to the US Fire Administration, the top three days of the year for fires started by candles are Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Consider using flameless, battery-operated candles, which can look, […]
West Pierce Assistant Chief Receives “Chief Officer of the Year” Award
On Thursday, December 7, the Pierce County Fire Chiefs and Commissioners Associations held their annual banquet, where a variety of recognitions are made. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Assistant Chief Ryan McGrady was presented with the Dan Packer Memorial “Chief Officer of the Year” Award by the Pierce County Fire Chiefs Association. […]
West Pierce Fire Commissioner Recognized for 45 Years of Service
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) had the opportunity to recognize Commissioner Dan Rankin for his years of service to the community. Commissioner Rankin spent more than 20 years in the US Air Force and became a volunteer firefighter for the University Place Fire Department in January […]
November 2023 Alarm Summary
In November 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,348 calls for service, which was an average of 45 calls per day. Nearly 80% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. The post November 2023 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Prepare in a Year: December
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, […]