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.
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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.
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents “Dance Connection” June 16th
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest presents a collection of dances with dancers of all ages and levels from youth to professional. Cast includes audience favorite, Richard Philion from New York, who will perform with featured dancers Adelaine Campbell Prest, Sophie Herrera, Phoebe Holland, Joanna Mesler, and Lilie Nausid. Performance will include excerpts […]
The University Place City Council June 10 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on June 10 (8:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
This little piggy went to… an apartment complex?
On May 24, our deputies were dispatched to assist animal control officers with wrangling up two pigs on the loose in an apartment complex in the 1900 block of 70th Ave E in University Place. Animal control officers quickly wrangled up the pigs and were just about to transport them to the Humane Society when […]
Welcoming ParentSquare to UPSD
University Place School District announcement. The University Place School District is transitioning to ParentSquare. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, in all 8 of our buildings, teachers and administrators in UPSD will primarily be using ParentSquare to communicate with parents. ParentSquare will also be the host of our new district website: SmartSites (transitioning July 1, 2023) ParentSquare is a […]
Local Residents Named to President’s List, Dean’s List at Gonzaga University
The following local students have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Fircrest Lakewood University Place The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for spring semester 2023. Students must earn a […]
Music on the Square
City of University Place announcement. Join your neighbors for a night out with music On The Square in University Place. Events take place from 6-8 pm at Market Square (3609 Market Place West, University Place).
Prepare in a Year: June
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 […]