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 […]
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 […]