It`s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

This year`s theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!" The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to to implement and educate everyone on the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

🚨 Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (hallways), and on each level of the home.
🚨 Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
🚨 Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or stop responding when tested.

Learn more on smoke alarm safety and fire prevention at: https://www.centralpiercefire.org/smoke-alarms/ ...

It’s World Teachers` Day, so It’s only fitting that we shine a spotlight on our three remarkable Public Educators, Courtney, Savannah, and Jodie! ✨

They are the dedicated individuals who passionately educate our communities on fire safety, emergency preparedness, and life-saving techniques. With boundless enthusiasm and unwavering commitment, they visit schools, community centers, and public events, imparting crucial lessons that can mean the difference between life and death. They teach our children how to "get low and go," the importance of having a family evacuation plan, and that firefighters are community helpers. Their unwavering dedication to educating and serving their community is unlike any other. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our community safe. 🚒📚❤️ ...

In September, your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,280 emergency incidents from 15 fully staffed stations—an average of 109.3 calls per day! Of those calls, 146 were dispatched as fires. 🚒 🚑 ...

This month, we remember those within our organization, our community, and globally who have been impacted by breast cancer. Our pink patch serves as a token of solidarity with those who are fighting, those who survived, and for those grieving someone who lost their battle. #BreastCancerAwareness ...

Begin by creating a plan before disasters and emergencies occur. Your disaster/emergency preparedness plan should answer the following questions:

🚨 How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? (hint: sign up for Pierce County ALERT)
🚨 What is my shelter plan?
🚨 What is my evacuation route? (Plan for evacuation from home, school, and work)
🚨 What is my family/household communication plan?
🚨Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?

Click here to start creating your plan today: https://www.ready.gov/plan-form ...

Do you know the evacuation levels in case a disaster strikes?

🟢 Level 1: Be Ready – This is the first warning that there is danger in your area. Monitor the situation and familiarize yourself with your evacuation plans.

🟡 Level 2: Get Set – Danger is increasing in your area. Consider voluntarily leaving the area. Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

🔴 Level 3: Go – Danger is imminent, leave now! There is an immediate threat to your life and property.Every emergency is different. Some may progress through each evacuation level while others may immediately warrant a level 3 evacuation without any prior warning – this is why it’s extremely important to plan ahead and have an emergency action plan in place for your family.

Learn more about personal preparedness at: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/945/Personal-Preparedness ...

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce we have been awarded a $250,000 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Grant from the Federal Grant Funds provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and authorized through the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2022. These funds will be used for the next two years to provide residents within our fire district with free carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, installed by our crews, in their homes.

Thank you to the Federal Grant Funds and Burt Family Memorial Carbon Monoxide Prevention Act for making this grant award possible.

If you live within the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue district, use the link in our bio to request a free alarm today. ...

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to welcome a new member to its team!

✨ Christina Lincoln – Training Division Support Specialist

Christina joins us with a background in sales and shift management. She is currently pursuing a bachelor`s degree in Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Arizona. She enjoys walking, hiking, camping, and sleeping in her free time. Christina has a great sense of humor and loves corny jokes. She currently resides in Tacoma with her husband who is a Lieutenant with Olympia Fire and their two children.

Welcome to the team, Christina! ...

This is the last week of the Washington State Fair, and we want you to visit us at Station 70! Swing by this evening to spin our wheel for a prize, grab a free ID bracelet, visit with our crew, and much more! 🚒

We hope to see you soon. 🤗 ...

In August, your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,238 emergency incidents from 15 fully staffed stations—an average of 104.4 calls per day! Of those calls, 140 were dispatched as fires. 🚒 🚑 ...

Our firefighters are always ready to serve and protect our community day in and day out. 🔥

📸 @westcoastfiremedia ...

If you had to evacuate your home immediately, what would you grab? Your answer should be your emergency kit or "go bag."

Disasters can happen unexpectedly. Prepare or update your “go bag,” with these essential items:

🔦 Essential tools: Multipurpose-tool, flashlight, whistle, hand-crank radio
🥤 Food & Water: Non-perishable snacks, manual can opener, water (or water purification tablets, with a recommendation of about 1 gallon of water per day)
👕 Clothing: Durable shoes, weather-resistant layers
🛏️ Shelter-in-place supplies: Plastic sheeting and duct tape, emergency blankets
🔒 Important docs: ID, insurance papers, medical records, local maps (all stored in a waterproof container), and cash
🔋 Power: Portable charger, extra batteries
🚑 First aid: Bandages, antiseptics, medications
🧰 Survival gear: Firestarter, compass, multipurpose rope
🧼 Sanitation: Hygiene products, waste bags
🔧 Multi-use items: Zip ties, gloves, safety goggles
📚Comfort Items: Books, games, or toys to pass the time ...

Why do firefighters wash their fire engines so frequently? 🧼🚒

Fire service culture values maintaining a pristine appearance for both firefighters and their equipment. Through regular cleaning, firefighters demonstrate their commitment to professionalism and pride in their work.

Furthermore, ensuring that our equipment remains in optimal condition is integral to our professionalism. Regular washing of fire engines serves to uphold performance and safety standards by eliminating dirt, contaminants, and debris that could lead to corrosion. This practice ultimately enhances the longevity and reliability of our apparatus, ensuring we`re always prepared to fulfill our duties effectively. ...

Who kicked off the fun with us during the first week back at the fair?! 🎡🚒

We’re gearing up for week ✌️, and our firefighters are excited to see you! Be sure to swing by Station 70 and say hello! ...

School is back in session, and we want your children to have a successful and safe year.

For your convenience, we have a friendly, annual reminder of when to stop for a school bus when its lights are flashing and the stop bar is out. 🚌🛑 ...

Enjoy the fair with safety and fun in mind! We are proud to partner with the Washington State Fair to encourage guest safety. 🎡

1️⃣ Swing by Station 70 for a free ID bracelet for your child/dependents.
2️⃣ Fill it out with your name and contact number.
3️⃣ If you get separated in the crowd, our fair station and first aid room are two safe places to reunite!

We also encourage you to take a picture of your child before you enter the fair so you have a current photo to share with first responders and fair staff if need be! 📸 ...