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CPR/First Aid Classes are held the first Saturday of each month.
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Hitting the drill ground hard this weekend. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue along with @eastpiercefire and @orting_valley_firefighters are at the Washington State Fire Training Academy (@wafireacademy) in North Bend. Great weather allowing for amazing training fires with high heat, tons of smoke….producing lots of reps for our recruits.
Thanks to all the incumbent staff from @pierce_county_firefighters_726 and @east_pierce_firefighters_3520 for the amazing mentorship you are providing for our newest firefighters!
Finally, we are joined this weekend by the University of Washington (@uofwa) where they are conducting research on all things gloves and contamination. Thank you for helping us stay safe!
Chief Morrow
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live fire • recruit academy • 02/02/23
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JOBS ALERT! Mechanics & landscape/maintenance workers are needed at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. Join our team and make a difference in your community! For more info, visit our website or click the link in our bio!
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Today was a special day at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue! We had the honor of meeting Mr. Hanson and his family & friends, who stopped by to personally thank us for saving his life during a heart attack. Their gratitude and support are truly heartwarming. We are proud to serve our community and make a difference in people's lives. Thank you, Mr. Hanson and family & friends, for stopping by! #cprsaveslives❤️❤️❤️ #grateful #centralpiercefire #community 💓🚒
The first SafeSitter class of 2023 was a grand success! These kids learned how to care for themselves when home alone and others when giving care. We went through safety skills, child care skills (including diapering), first aid, rescue skills (specifically choking rescue), CPR, and then life/business skills. We are so proud of this group and had a wonderful Saturday with them!
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Baja Mexico, 2023. Recently, 3 CPFR & 1 EPFR firefighters, all members of the Puyallup Extrication Team (PXT), visited Baja, Mexico for a 2-day Extrication Training. This training served as instruction for over 40 Firefighters (Bomberos) from 9 different departments from around various areas of Mexico. Pictured are the 4 PXT instructors: Shawn Wagner (@eastpiercefire), Ryan Taylor, Charlie Kemp, and Jeff Pugh (all 3 from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue).
Extrication is a critical skill that we begin training new firefighters on while they are in academy and continue throughout their careers. This is because we know there is a necessity for crews’ ability to use the extrication tools (Jaws of Life) effectively and efficiently.
This trip to Mexico is not the first time members of PXT have shared their knowledge and skills with other departments. In addition to providing training locally, PXT has also provided extrication training many times in Mexico as well as in other countries such as Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Canada, and parts of Europe since 2000.
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🎥: @puyallupextricationteam
Rainbows and sunshine on a Monday? Sign us up! Like a rainbow, your fire safety equipment should be bright and easy to find. Ensure your kitchen and garage fire extinguishers are up-to-date and easily accessible. #centralpiercefire"
Guatemala 2023: Partnerships Around the World. Over the course of 10 days, four members of CPFR (BC Rosenlund, PM Hudspeth, Lt. Hucke, and Lt. Simmons) spent time teaching, mentoring, and working alongside a fire department in Guatemala City. They taught each day, including the following topics: hospital AED, bleeding control, pharmacology for advanced EMTs, and fire management. For two of the days, your CPFR members also had the privilege to participate in ride-alongs where they got to see firsthand how the fire/emergency service system works and provide patient care in collaboration with the fire department personnel. We want to thank these professionals for welcoming us into their stations, allowing us the opportunity to teach, and for the support of local churches who donated the EMS equipment and medications. Until next time, Guatemala.
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Heavy Rain Today!
Here are some tips to help you drive safely in heavy rain:
- Slow down: Rain can make the road slick and reduce visibility, so it's important to slow down and leave more space between you and the car in front of you.
- Turn on your headlights: Even during the day, using them can help you see better and make it easier for other drivers to see you.
- Use windshield wipers and your defroster: Keep your windshield wipers on to clear water and debris from your windshield. Use your defroster to help clear any fog or mist on your windshield.
- Avoid sudden movements: In heavy rain, sudden movements can cause hydroplaning. Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, or steering.
- Be extra cautious at intersections: Rain can make it harder to see stop signs, traffic lights, and other cars. Be extra cautious when approaching intersections.
- Avoid standing water: Avoid driving through standing water if possible. If you must drive through standing water, go slowly to avoid splashing water into the car and potentially damaging your engine.
- Check your tires: Make sure your tires have enough tread and are properly inflated before driving in heavy rain.
- Do not use cruise control: Avoid using it in wet weather, as it can cause your wheels to spin and lose traction.
"Happy New Year from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue! As we start off a new year, we want to remind everyone in our community to make safety a priority in your home. Take the time to review your family's fire safety plan, check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly, and take precautions to prevent fires in the home, such as not leaving cooking food unattended and properly disposing of smoking materials. Remember, fire safety is an ongoing effort and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is here to help you keep your loved ones and your home safe. Let's make this new year a safe one. #NewYear #FireSafety #CommunityProtection"
Do you have PulsePoint?
PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile app that can immediately inform you of emergencies in your community and request your help when you need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) nearby. If you’re trained in CPR and are willing to assist in an emergency, the app will alert you if someone near you is having a cardiac emergency and may need CPR.
In addition to nearby “CPR Needed” notifications, you can choose to be notified of other events that may impact you and your families, such as wildland fires, flooding, and utility emergencies. Search for PulsePoint in the app store or go to apple.co/3CyhrRt
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we'd like to take a moment to recognize and thank the men and women of Law Enforcement who selflessly serve our communities and work tirelessly to ensure the safety of Pierce County citizens. We'd also like to encourage everyone to take the time today to tell an officer in your community, "Thank you for your service"! @piercesheriff @puyalluppd @wastatepatrol 👮🏻♀️🚔👮🏻♂️
Crews and @puyalluppd are at the scene of a train vs. pedestrian at Stewart Ave and 19th Street CT NW. PLEASE use an alternative route; Stewart is down to one lane. Unknown when it will reopen.
Join us in celebrating a Paramedic Pinning! Congratulations to FF/PM Jack Brizendine and FF/PM Johnny Soelling. These two men have successfully completed all schooling and steps to become the two newest paramedics of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. Their skills, knowledge, and passion will be used to further serve the community.
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This is why we consistently teach and remind everyone how critical it is to have working smoke alarms in your home, create and practice a home escape plan, and always close interior doors before going to sleep. Everyone thinks “it won’t happen to me/my family” and we certainly hope it doesn’t. However, being prepared and taking safety measures is the best way to protect you and your loved ones.
#repost from @nfpadotorg
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Safe Sitter Classes are back for 2023! We are offering 2 Saturday classes (January 28th and February 11th) and one on a Monday (February 20th) while students are out of school! This class teaches kids (grades 6-8) how to safely and properly care for others & self, gives them basic first aid and CPR instruction, and empowers them with life & business skills. We are so excited to host 3 more classes for the community. Registration is $35 per child and is now open through Eventbrite (linked in our bio). Our fall sessions filled up quickly, so make sure to get a spot soon!
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Over 35,000 calls in 365 days. Serving our community is an honor, and we are thankful for the constant support! There is still one day left and we hope everyone has a safe New Year’s Eve. We will always come when you call, but it’s okay if you don’t invite us to your NYE party! 🎉🥳
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Shoutout to C-Shift at Station 61 in Parkland gettin’ after it. 🪜🚒🧑🏼🚒Our crews use time between calls to train for a variety of scenarios and make sure to push each other to be at the top of their game each and every day. Rain, shine, snow, cold, hot, and everything in between, nothing stops us from being the best we can for our community.
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The storm has arrived! Report power outage at the links below.
TACOMA HERE: www.mytpu.org/outages-safety/power-outages/
PSE HERE: www.pse.com/outage/outage-map
Now Hiring Two (2) Positions: Admin Support Specialist & EMS Support Specialist. If you have been looking for a way to serve the community and join a dynamic team, check out our two newest openings. Applications are open now through January 17th at noon.
For more information or to apply directly, visit the link in our bio!
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