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Your fire districts are committed to keeping you safe. If you live within our fire districts, join us at one of our upcoming Bike Helmet Fitting events, where you or a loved one will be properly fitted and receive a free bike helmet.
Wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself from head injuries. Helmets can reduce the risk of serious brain injuries by up to 85% in the event of an accident.
Join us for a helmet fitting on one of the dates below. Sign up now by visiting the link in our bio.
🔶 Monday, April 7th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 72
🔶 Tuesday, April 8th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 91
🔶 Wednesday, April 9th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 40
Firefighter or Barista... how about both? 🚒☕
On Monday, your fire districts partnered with the wonderful staff at the Graham Starbucks to serve our community coffee. To say we had a blast is an understatement. Thank you to the Graham Starbucks for hosting this fantastic event & thank you to all of our community members who stopped by!
If you missed this event, don’t worry! Join us again on Monday, April 7th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Graham Starbucks.
Contribute to our life-saving whole blood program by donating blood! Appointments are still available for our blood drive this Saturday, March 15th at Station 72. Join our first responders as they roll up their sleeves to give back alongside you.
🗓️ Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Station 72, 3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374.
🩸 Sign up to donate today by visiting the link in our bio.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Tacoma Fire Department , MultiCare Health System, and Bloodworks Northwest have partnered to launch the first whole blood program in Pierce County. Learn more about the program by visiting the link in our bio.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue have created a Performance Directorate to focus on implementing robust training, safety, professional development, and health and wellness programs for our first responders and administrative staff.
By pooling our resources and expertise, the Performance Directorate is implementing innovative programs to ensure our members have what they need to better serve the community. Programs include:
Standardized training ensures seamless communication and coordination during emergencies, so there’s no confusion when personnel from the different districts work together.
Our unique training engine academy, Engine 41, allows recruits to work on a fire engine starting day one. With a 2:1 ratio of officers to recruits, the training engine first teaches the recruits textbook curriculum and then they respond alongside our other crews—exposing them to environmental factors and different types of stress during an emergency.
A career development program is being created to provide clear pathways for our team members and the building blocks to grow and succeed in the fire service.
We are creating an internal Health & Wellness Clinic for our members with access to Doctors, Counselors, and a Strength & Conditioning Coach. This proactive approach ensures members’ health is prioritized, offering treatments, physicals, screenings, and comprehensive support from academy to retirement.
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, more cohesive fire service that benefits everyone we serve.
Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.
Saturday morning a family was driving from Monroe to a farm in Yelm when one of their 3 horses in the trailer suffered a serious accident in the trailer while they were driving on SR 512. They exited the freeway at Pioneer and pulled into a parking lot.
They flagged down a passing Puyallup Police Officer and also called 911 for help as the horse was in serious distress in the trailer. PPD officers and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Engine 71 and Engine 73 responded to help.
Atlas was hurt in the trailer and could not move. The family, firefighters, and officers were able to get Atlas free in the trailer. The family had two other horses, Boris and Kenney, who were removed from the trailer so the family could immediately take Atlas to the Tacoma Equine hospital for help.
We called the Washington State Fair and asked if they could have two four-legged guests, Boris and Kenney, for a few hours to help the family in need.
As always, the fair jumped into action and got a stable ready to receive Boris and Kenney.
One of the owners, PPD, and CPF&R walked the horses through town and down to the fair. It was quite the site to see and there were lots of smiles along the way.
The family was contacted a few hours later and Atlas is expected to make a full recovery! Great work to all involved fulfilling our purpose “people helping people”.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women in our fire districts. From firefighters to support staff, we honor their strength, dedication, and resilience in serving our community.
Did you know?
🔥 Out of 482 uniformed personnel, 15 are women.
🔥 Among them, we have 2 Firefighter/Paramedics, 5 Lieutenants, 2 Lieutenant/Paramedics, and 1 Captain/Paramedic.
🔥 Our fire districts also have 35 women in administrative roles, with 8 serving in leadership positions.
Thank you to the amazing women in our organization and throughout the public safety industry who dedicate themselves every day to keeping our communities safe.
Our Chief says not everything is a two-man job, but we beg to differ—because we’re better together!
Crews are on-scene of an apartment fire in the 400 block of 111th St Ct E near Parkland. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the third floor of the complex and began working quickly to extinguish the fire. Multiple families are now displaced, thankfully no injuries.
Crews remain on scene to ensure there are no smoldering spots left that could reignit.
The cause is being investigated by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Thank you for the assistance, @westpiercefire.
On #NationalSonsDay, we honor the fathers who paved the way and the sons who proudly follow in their footsteps.
Father and son duos in the fire service share more than just a name — they share a bond built on courage, dedication, and a passion for serving others. From childhood memories of watching their fathers suit up to proudly standing side by side in uniform, these pairs represent what it means to carry on a family legacy.
Here’s to the fathers who inspire, the sons who follow, and the unbreakable bond that makes the fire service not just a career, but a family tradition.
Join us in saving lives!
We’re hosting a blood drive in partnership with Tacoma Fire to support our whole blood program.
🗓️ Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Station 72, 3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374.
🩸Sign up to donate today by clicking the link in our bio.
Our first responders will be rolling up their sleeves to donate alongside you!
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Tacoma Fire Department, MultiCare Health System, and Bloodworks Northwest have partnered to launch the first whole blood program in Pierce County. Learn more about the program by clicking the link in our bio.
Please join us in welcoming our newest recruits!
Fifteen recruits have embarked on their Fire Academy and EMT training at our Engine Academy, where they will develop the essential skills needed to serve our community. We wish them the best of luck as they begin their journey with our fire district.
The Training Engine Academy is a specialized program designed to enhance the training experience for fire recruits by providing realistic, hands-on learning opportunities. This method bridges the gap between classroom instruction and field experience, reinforcing critical firefighting skills, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. The Training Engine Academy ultimately ensures that recruits are better prepared for the challenges they will face in the line of duty, improving overall firefighter safety and effectiveness.
Welcome to the family, Pierce Berry, Dawson Cutright, Chris Dinkins, Anthony Jennings, Philipp Kaiser, Chukwunomso Kanu, Isaac Kissner, Abraham Konan, Austin Littlefield, Carson Lucas, Andrew O’Brien, Hayden Sells, Achaia Sigel, Alan Sovrebov, and Daniel Tran!
Your fire district is committed to keeping our community safe—not just from emergencies, but from heart disease too! We encourage you to keep moving for a stronger, healthier heart. Regular physical activity helps lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve overall heart health. Small changes can make a big difference in preventing heart disease and keeping you strong.
#hearthealthmonth
We’re proud to announce that we are administering the first Whole Blood Program in Pierce County!
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Tacoma Fire Department, MultiCare, and Bloodworks Northwest, have partnered to equip first responders with whole blood for lifesaving pre-hospital transfusions, improving survival rates for trauma patients.
Severe blood loss is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in trauma cases in the U.S. In emergencies like car accidents, or severe injuries, rapid replacement of lost blood can mean the difference between life and death. Since launching the program at the end of January, we have administered 8 whole blood transfusions in the field.
You can help save lives too!
Support our whole blood program by donating blood. Join our blood drive on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Station 72, 3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374. Our first responders will be rolling up their sleeves to donate alongside you!
Learn more and sign up to donate by visiting the link in our bio.
Every donation makes a difference.
Join us on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a Virtual Community Meeting to discuss how your fire districts are collaborating to better serve our communities. Our Fire Chief will share insights on how this partnership is enhancing services and will be available to answer your questions.
Although only residents of Graham and Orting will vote on the proposed fire district merger, we invite all community members to participate and share their questions and thoughts on how the merger may affect them.
To join the Community Meeting, visit the link in our bio.
Join Our Team! We’re hiring for the position of a Facilities Maintenance Technician. If you’re a team player who enjoys staying active, working on your feet, and serving the community, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Online applications must be submitted by Noon on February 21, 2025.
Salary: $83,172 - $100,656 annually
Generous benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits for the employee and dependents, Washington State pension, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more!
To apply or share with someone you know, please visit the link in our bio.
Crews are on scene of a two-story house fire in the 12000 block of 129th St E in Puyallup. When crews arrived on scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the home and began working quickly to extinguish the fire.
The fire is under control, but crews remain on scene to ensure there are no hidden embers or smoldering spots left that could reignit. No one was home at the start of the fire.
The cause is being investigated by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s office.
Your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,908 emergency calls in January.
🚨 Avg. 126.1 calls per day
🔥 22% Fire related
🚑 78% EMS related
🏠 Busiest Station: Station 72 with 617 calls
🚒 Busiest Emergency Response Unit: Engine 72 with 349 responses
Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day from our fire district to you! ❤️🚒
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews are on scene of a single story house fire in the 1300 block of 93rd St E in Tacoma. A single occupant safely evacuated the home prior to our arrival. The cause is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshals Office.
Connecting cardiac arrest survivors with those who helped save their lives.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue hosted their first annual Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony on February 8, 2025. The Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony recognizes those who provided exceptional care to patients in cardiac arrest, celebrates survivors who experienced sudden cardiac arrest, and promotes the importance of citizen CPR and access to public automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Community members trained in CPR are often the first step in the chain of survival. We encourage you to sign up for CPR training. Click the link in our bio to view our upcoming classes.