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 and dry vegetation, fire safety is especially important this year. Please consider the following tips to enjoy your holiday: […]
Are you signed up for emergency alerts?
In the event of a large-scale emergency, we need to reach you. Signing up for emergency alerts is crucial. Please visit our Emergency Alerts page if you live or work in Lakewood, University Place and/or Steilacoom. Emergency alerts are used in addition to social media platforms and news media interviews during large-scale incidents. Please consider following us on social […]
Wildfire 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 more than 400% over the same time last year. When hot weather hits, it is important to know how […]
“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, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. This campaign shares clear, straightforward messages intended to save lives as people prepare to evacuate. […]
Two 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 heavy fire and smoke, then quickly called for a second alarm. Firefighters began with an offensive attack, but due […]
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 September 17 to October 5, 2024 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups in the community to […]
AmeriCorps 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 will work with the community to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their communities. This position is contingent […]
Free Stop the Bleed Class May 25th at Tacoma General
Tacoma Trauma Trust is offering a free Stop the Bleed class on May 25th from 3 to 4 p.m. at Tacoma General Hospital. The class is open to ages ten and over. Below is the website with more information. Registration is onsite.
Three 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 apartment fire where there were multiple victims trapped inside. They immediately began to search the apartment to execute the […]