Submitted by Lakeview Light & Power. After months of renovations, Lakeview Light & Power (LLP) is proud to reveal its new, inclusive website. LLP services 10 square miles of a very diverse customer base and recognized the need for a website that could be utilized by all of its members and customers, regardless of language […]
Lakewood
Public Hearing: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, June 20
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the City of Lakewood Six-Year (2024-2029) Transportation Improvement Plan. View the plan in the City Council agenda packet of June 12, 2023 by clicking here: City Council Agenda Packets and Meeting Schedule – City of Lakewood If […]
Public Hearing: 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments, June 20
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments. To view the proposed amendments, visit: https://cityoflakewood.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_05_31_PC_AGENDA.pdf If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, they must be presented at the hearing or written […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Graduates 18 New Firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) recently celebrated its 18 newest firefighters as they graduated from the Red Knights Recruit Academy. These firefighters are a combination of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics who will being shift work soon and serve the West Pierce community. The Red Knights Recruit Academy is a 13-week program that […]
Registration is 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 […]
State of the Fire District Presentations Scheduled
The public is invited and encouraged to attend any of the upcoming State of the Fire District presentations, delivered by West Pierce Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Sharp. The following presentations are open to the public, where Chief Sharp shares the latest updates and happenings within your fire department: Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.University Place City […]
May 2023 Alarm Summary
In May, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,525 calls for service, which is an average of 49 calls per day. This included a plane crash, which is a rare, high-risk response. The last plane crash WPFR responded to was on Ketron Island in August 2018.
Newest firefighters learning needed skills
Our newest firefighters are going through a Rescue Systems 1 class, where they learn basic technical rescue skills. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters are learning from members of our technical rescue team.
The Lakewood City Council June 12 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on June 12 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.