A free disaster preparedness class is being hosted at Tacoma Community College and is open to the public and business community on January 31 and February 1, 2024. This course is designed to teach and encourage community members impacted by a disaster to prepare, take preservation actions and perform, as appropriate, light search and rescue response […]
Santa is coming to West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Don’t miss the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place. December 12th from 5:30 – 7pmStation 21 — 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood December 14th from 5:30 – 7pmStation 31 — 3631 Drexler Drive W, University Place The apparatus bays will be transformed into Santa’s workshop, where parents can take their child’s […]
Prepare in a Year: November
West Pierce Fire & Rescue 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, WPFR is […]
West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition Launches New Website
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) has launched a new website, which will have information on local hazards and be utilized during large-scale emergencies to share information. www.westpierceemergency.org This website will be another communication tool for incidents that greatly impact the community, such as when evacuations are necessary. The information shared will be in addition […]
Get Ready to ShakeOut
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more about the Great ShakeOut, please visit their website. During major emergencies like this, it is important to keep connected to local authorities for emergency […]
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-13
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; cooking is also the leading cause of home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires and related deaths. In addition, NFPA data shows […]
September 2023 Alarm Summary
In September 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Nearly 70% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Prepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue 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, WPFR is […]
Fall Safety Day is October 21st
On Saturday, October 21st, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been […]