In April 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,422 calls for service, which was an average of 47 calls per day. Approximately 81% of those responses were for emergency medical aid. The post April 2024 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Registration is Now Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age group starts to stay home alone or watch younger siblings. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn […]
Youth Firefighter Academy Scheduled for June 22-23
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 […]