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.
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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 […]
The University Place City Council Feb. 5 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sanitary Sewer Expansion Under Consideration
The City has received funding from the federal government to study, design and construct new sanitary sewers in areas of the city that are not currently served by sewers. Five areas are under consideration for the new sewer lines. Unfortunately, funding is not enough to add sewers to all the areas. This study period will […]
City Posts Opening for Community Outreach Officer
The City of University Place has posted a job opening for a Community Outreach Officer (COO), a position that is funded through the public safety levy that was passed in 2023. The COO will work with businesses, residents and other City departments to develop community relationships and advise on crime prevention strategies to reduce crime […]
And the Winner is…
The competition was heated but after a two-week battle between the U.P. Police Department and West Pierce Fire & Rescue, UPPD prevailed and took home the winning title in the University Place Battle of the Badges blood drive. Donors were asked to cast a vote for either U.P. Police or West Pierce Fire & Rescue […]
Meet the Chief
For those who are interested in getting to know more about U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke, take a few minutes to watch this special video conversation with the Chief. Learn about Burke’s background, his passion for law enforcement and the positions he has held during his career with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. This includes […]
Local students named to Gonzaga Fall President’s List and Dean’s List
The following local students have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Fircrest Lakewood Tacoma University Place The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2023. Students must earn […]