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In honorable memory of Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, Sgt. Mark Renninger, and Officer Greg Richards.
Fifteen years later, words still fail to capture the depth of pain and grief felt by the police and fire community as we honor the memory of these four individuals and the tragic act of violence that claimed their lives. In their honor, we dedicate ourselves daily to supporting their loved ones, caring for each other, and strengthening our community. 💙
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We wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍽️
Like every day, 74 Firefighters and Paramedics are on duty staffing fourteen fire stations. They’re ready to serve our community no matter what emergency may arise.
Don’t let your holiday dinner go up in flames! 🔥
Are you deep-frying a turkey this year? Follow these tips:
▪️Ensure your turkey is completely defrosted
▪️Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
▪️Make sure your oil doesn’t exceed 350 degrees
▪️Shut off the gas before removing the turkey
▪️Slowly remove your turkey from the pot and enjoy with friends and family!
We hope you have a fun and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃
Planning to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving? Keep these tips in mind to ensure your turkey turns out perfectly fried, not flame-broiled! 🔥🦃
▪️Completely thaw your turkey before placing it in hot oil.
▪️Place your fryer on a flat, stable, non-combustible surface away from the home and other structures.
▪️Don’t overfill your pot with oil or exceed 350 degrees.
▪️Turn off the burner before removing your turkey.
If the oil boils over, do not add water. Instead, cover the pot with a metal lid and turn off the heat. When in doubt, use a fire extinguisher or call 911. For a safer option, consider roasting, smoking, or grilling your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue will be hosting an Open House at Station 40 on December 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. We hope you’ll join us for some winter fun! Stay tuned for more information.
Weather Alert ⚠️
High winds are expected to sweep through the Pierce County region today, beginning at 2:00pm. The US National Weather Service in Seattle, Washington, has issued a High Wind Warning until 6:00am Wednesday morning. Please use caution while driving and avoid any downed power lines, as they could be energized. If you lose power during the storm, do not run a generator, BBQ, or other Carbon Monoxide producing equipment in your home.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue recently held a Meritorious and Years of Service Awards Ceremony celebrating the outstanding performance and dedication of our firefighters and administrative staff. Please join us in congratulating our members on their well deserved milestones and recognitions. Award recipients for the night included:
Meritorious Awards
✨ Community Service Award – Courtney Thompson
✨ Special Unit Citation – Chief Benning, Capt. Hammond, Capt. Sobole, Capt. Verellen, Lt. Johnson, FF Craig, FF Grabinski, Capt. Lucas, Capt. Tchobanoff, Lt. Weigley, Lt. Yarbrough, Lt. Bernson, FF/PM George, and FF Schmidt
✨ Award of Excellence – Lt. Waddell, Capt. Girt, FF/PM Baca, Monica Lesser, Erika McInnis, FF Graybeal, Lt. Howell, Capt. Farris, Lt. Noll, and Bryan Workman
Years of Service Awards
✨ 5 Years – Lt. Cable, FF Clark, FF Cotter, Lt. Cuthbert, FF/PM DeVeglio, FF Devine, Lt. Dormaier, FF Dorsey, FF/PM Gundermann, FF Johnston, FF/PM Kavanaugh, FF Kousettis, Lt. Lambert, FF/PM Leezy, Lt. Lengel, FF Levenseller, FF Mangan, FF/PM Moor, FF Murray, FF/PM Patterson, FF/PM Phan, FF Pfeiffer, FF Reinke, FF Richmond, FF Severe, Lt. Snyder, FF Teyssedre, FF Thompson, FF/PM Tovar, Suzi Washo, FF White, Lt. Wilson, and Jackie Wood
✨ 10 Years – Lt. Fieldman, AC Gibson, Capt. Harruff, FF Helley, FF Holland, Kim Kemp, Lt. Martinazzi, Lt. McAfee, FF/PM McFadden, FF Parmelee, Tanya Robacker, Sam Simanjuntak, and Commissioner Steve Stringfellow
✨ 15 Years – FF Bellerive, FF Bragg, FF Cook, Lt. Denman, MSO/Lt. Franz, FF/PM Holm, Lt. James, Capt. Kuzaro, FF Lamie, Capt. Luke, FF/PM McAlindon, Lt. Ragsdale, Capt. Reid, Lt. Rioux, FF Segobia, FF Smith, Lt. Smith, Lt. Stolenberg, Lt. Taylor, Lt. Toft, Lt. Weigley, FF/PM Willadson, and Linda Workman
✨ 20 Years – Capt. Auvil, FF/PM Christianson, Lt. Durant, Capt. Farris, FF Gilkey, FF/PM Gough, Lt. Hash, Lt. Hollstrom, Diane Hyatt, FF/PM Irwin, Lt. Johnson, FF Kamke, Lt. Kamke, BC Kovash, FF Long, FF McGrath, Patrick Merriman, Lt. Noll, Capt. O’Toole, FF Sokolov, Lt. Stueve, Capt. Tchobanoff, Capt. Verellen, and FF/PM Wagner
Awards continued in comments:
In October, your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,210 emergency incidents from 15 fully staffed stations—an average of 103.5 calls per day! Of those calls, 111 were dispatched as fires. 🚒🚑
Happy Veterans Day to the brave men and women who have served our country. Today and always, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue honors you and your families. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Our C Shift Engine 41 Academy firefighters marked the end of their final probationary shift by preparing dinner for their crew.
Cooking a meal for the crew on the last day of probation is more than a tradition for a probationary firefighter. It’s a symbol of gratitude, teamwork, and camaraderie. It is a way of saying `thank you` to those who guided, challenged, and supported them throughout the journey, marking the start of a lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood in service.
Meeker Elementary had its annual Kindergarten field trip to Station 73. The students enjoyed a fire engine tour and learned about fire safety. Thank you for taking the time to visit our crew and learn about Central Pierce Fire & Rescue! 🚒
Probies no more! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating eleven of our Central Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters who have successfully completed all probationary year requirements.
Congratulations to FF Boyle, FF Carson, FF Kent, FF Kerns, FF Kneipp, FF Lucas, FF Mason, FF Nelson, FF Real, FF Stone, and FF Williams on reaching a significant milestone in your careers. 🚒
Halloween Safety Tips! 👻
Make sure your kiddos are visible this Halloween! Opt for bright, reflective costumes, or add reflective tape to dark costumes. Remember always to carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers. 🎃🔦
To all the brave men and women who spring into action without a second thought, who are the first on the scene during disasters, and who prioritize the lives of others above their own – Happy #NationalFirstResponders Day! 🚒🚑🚔
Thank you Expedition Elementary School, for including us in your Trunk-Or-Treat festivities! 🎃🚒
Congratulations to the Firefighters who completed Pump Academy this last week. This academy is operated between the partnership of Graham Fire & Rescue and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. This partnership continues to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters in our districts.
During the 2-week academy, firefighters learn about apparatus inspections, hydraulics calculations, and how to properly use water supply and foam in fire suppression operations. Pump operators are critical to a successful fire attack, and we are grateful to have a new group of firefighters with this skill set. 🚒
The crew at Station 71 had a wonderful time hosting the children from Puyallup South Cooperative Preschool. The kids enjoyed a tour and learned about the important fire safety Do’s and Don’ts. Thank you for spending time with us and learning about Central Pierce Fire & Rescue! 🚒🔥
Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first jet-powered boats, now serving the Orting community. We are proud to be the first department in the state to acquire this model, with our team fully trained in its operation. The new boat`s advanced features allow it to travel at full speed in just 3 inches of water, a significant improvement over our previous boat, which required at least 12 inches.
Our extensively trained water rescue team has seen a notable boost in their capabilities, as both equipment and training have greatly enhanced the department`s response model. The team reports that the new marine boats have already proven invaluable during highly technical swiftwater rescue calls. These boats will be housed at Station 40 and Station 71. We are thankful for the ongoing support of our community, which allows us to acquire the equipment necessary to respond to any emergency.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters have been sharpening their auto extrication skills. Extrication is performed when a patient is trapped within a vehicle following a motor vehicle accident. Our firefighters must move swiftly and use precision to prevent further injury to the patient.
Please join us in celebrating our very own Lead Public Educator, Courtney Thompson, who has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Washington Fire Educator of the Year award. She received this prestigious recognition during the WSAFM Fire Prevention Institute at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. As highlighted by the presenter, this award “recognizes exceptional educators who go above and beyond to impact the lives of students, families, and the community… while exemplifying a commitment to their profession and contributing to fire and life safety education in Washington State.”
At Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, we are incredibly fortunate to have Courtney on our team. Her contributions include developing and implementing educational programs across various grade levels, elevating public outreach efforts, and securing nearly $300,000 in grants that have directly benefited both our department and the community. We’re excited to see all the incredible things she will achieve for both the department and the community in the future!
Congratulations, Courtney! ❤