Our crews got to have the sweetest reunion yesterday morning—with a brand new bundle of joy!

In the early morning of March 2, 2025, Medic 61 and Engine 61 were dispatched to reports of a woman in active labor. With the help of her husband and our firefighters, she delivered a beautiful baby girl at home.

There’s nothing like seeing new life come into the world and having the opportunity to reunite with the family afterward made it all the more special. The medic crew who helped deliver her were recognized with a pink stork pin—and baby snuggles during the reunion.

Congratulations to the new parents on their healthy, happy little girl! ...

We’re proud to partner with the @ortingschooldistrict to provide 255 carbon monoxide (CO) alarms at no cost to the schools, made possible through Federal Grant Funds from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue are committed to ensuring a safe learning environment by providing free CO alarms to local school districts. These alarms will provide an additional layer of safety and protection for classrooms above and beyond the alarms already installed in required locations throughout campuses.

CO is a colorless, odorless gas that poses serious health risks, such as dizziness, nausea, loss of consciousness, and, in severe cases, death. Installing CO alarms can provide early warnings and help prevent poisoning. Placing these alarms in schools adds an important layer of protection for both students and staff.

Free CO alarms are also available to community members within the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue fire districts. Visit the link in our bio to request an alarm. ...

We had a wonderful time at the Daffodil Parade! Spending the day in the sunshine alongside twenty-two 5th grade Great Escape winners and their families celebrating fire safety was such a pleasure. The Great Escape winners decorated both the DFM`s truck and our parade float with flowers before proceeding downtown to the Puyallup parade route. A big thank you to Knutson Farms Inc for supplying us with beautiful flowers and to The Daffodil Festival for organizing this valued community event. We are grateful to the school districts Puyallup School District, Franklin Pierce Schools, Bethel School District, and Cascade Christian Schools who welcome our public educators into their 5th grade classrooms to teach The Great Escape year after year. You can see the winning projects of these students on display in the Expo Hall for the entirety of the Washington State Fair Spring Fair!

A special thank you to Miss Pierce County for stepping in when we needed it most. Just as the parade was starting, our truck—towing a float full of kids—broke down in the staging area. Without hesitation, her team offered to tow our float so the kids could still be part of the fun. We love to see people helping people! ...

Please join us in welcoming three new hires to our team!

✨ Faith Capito - Technical Support Specialist

Faith recently graduated from the University of Washington, specializing in Computer Science. In her free time, she enjoys reading, creating art, and spending time with her 7-year-old Doberman Pinscher, Bruce. She is ecstatic to be a part of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and looks forward to continuing to learn and assist to the best of her ability.

✨ Emily Thompson – Finance Support Specialist

Emily is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a background in accounting. She has worked in both a private business and the Sumner school district. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, reading, and writing stories. Emily is a fan of Jane Austen novels and also enjoys studying medieval history. On Sundays, she volunteers as a barista at her church. At home, she shares her space with two cats. Emily is excited to be joining the CPFR team!

✨ Jackie Sawyer - Finance Support Specialist

Jackie is a proud Puyallup native and a graduate of Puyallup High School. She and her husband, Sean, keep busy with their three children and two dogs. Much of their free time is spent at the soccer field cheering on their kids, as well as traveling, hiking, and exploring new restaurants. Before joining CPFR, Jackie worked at DaVita and The Gordon Family YMCA, serving the Sumner community. She is excited for the opportunity to give back to the community where she grew up.

Welcome to the team Faith, Emily, and Jackie! ...

Last Friday, Station 60 hosted a firefighting skills competition organized by the Washington State Skills Centers. Eleven students, who have been actively preparing for college and a future career in the fire service through rigorous hands-on training, faced a series of challenges. Their performance was evaluated across four assessment stations by CPFR Firefighters. We were honored to have the opportunity to support this program. ...

On March 27th, Orting Valley Fire & Rescue Station 40 hosted an emotional reunion between Norman Allen and the first responders who saved his life after a devastating house fire last August.

In the early hours of August 15, 2024, flames engulfed Norman’s home while he slept. Neighbors spotted the fire at 1:26 am and called 911. Within minutes, firefighters from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue arrived, aggressively attacking the fire, and searching for victims. They found Norman unresponsive in a bedroom, quickly rescued him, and rushed him to Harborview Medical Center with severe burns and smoke inhalation.

After months of surgeries, rehabilitation, and recovery, Norman is back home with his family, grateful for the extra time he was given. The reunion at Station 40 brought together Norman, his family, and the firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs who played a role in his rescue and recovery. For the responders, hearing Norman’s story of perseverance and strength was a powerful reminder of why they train tirelessly for moments like this.

Not every call has a good outcome, but this one does. Reuniting with Norman and seeing his resilience is the greatest validation of our service.

While Norman’s recovery journey continues, he faces it with an unshakable Marine spirit—bolstered by the support of his family, friends, and the first responders who saved his life. ...

We are excited to announce and honor the retirement of Fire Commissioner Rich Coleman after 50 years of dedicated service.

Rich started as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Midland Fire Department in 1972, where he provided loyal service to the community by responding to incidents day and night. Rich became a Fire Commissioner in 1993 and served on the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners until March 8th.

Away from the Fire Service, Rich worked for the Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company from 1977 until 2012. Rich was also known to take second jobs to make sure he could put his kids through college, allowing them to achieve their dreams.

Rich also served as a Commissioner for Pierce County Drainage District #14 for many years, managing the district`s administrative efforts and ensuring ditches were maintained and functioning at all times.

Rich earned a degree from Bates Technical College as an electrician in the early 1970s, leading him to his professional career with the power company.

We want to thank Rich and his fantastic family for their copious contributions to our organization and the communities Rich served.

Rich will remain in the Midland area, so don`t be surprised to see him more often now that he has some additional free time on his hands. ...

A huge thank you to our incredible community for joining us at our Station 40 Open House this past Saturday! We are grateful to serve such a supportive and engaged community and loved the opportunity to showcase what our fire district has to offer. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including learning about crime prevention and fingerprinting, participating in hands-on CPR training, touring our apparatus and station, featuring our new Engine 40, tackling the combat challenge, and enjoying delicious food and drinks.

A big thank you to our partners from across Pierce County for their contributions to making this memorable day possible! 🚒❤️

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