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Reposted from Pierce County Emergency Management: SEPTEMBER 22 UPDATE: The Stage 2 Burn Ban for unincorporated Pierce County is over at noon. The recent trend of cooler temperatures and some precipitation makes it possible to remove the Stage 2 Burn Ban.
✔️ Recreational fires in backyards, campgrounds, etc. are allowed.
The Pierce County Fire Marshal still strongly advises caution with recreational fires and keeping them small, having a water source nearby and completely extinguishing them.
A Burn Ban for unincorporated Pierce County remains in effect.
❌ This means burning yard debris and clearing land is not allowed.
For more information, click the link in our bio.
Helping to keep your children safe at the fair and in the community!
New York Life Insurance has joined us at Station 70 inside the fairgrounds sponsoring free ID cards for children. While inside the fair, we are still providing free bracelets to reunite lost guests. However, the ID Cards you can get for the next 5 days are a keepsake you take with you that includes a picture, fingerprint, and identifying information which help you assist law enforcement with recovery/reunification in case of a lost child.
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From fires to emergency medical services to community events, we are ready to serve this community in any and all ways we are called upon.
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22 years ago, our nation was devastated by the horrific terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. We continue to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives in New York, D.C., Pennsylvania. We honor the 343 firefighters and 60 police officers. With gratitude, we remember the city workers, hospital staff, and rescue workers who worked around the clock in the aftermath. We will never forget.
(📸 : “Raising The Flag at Ground Zero” Thomas E. Franklin | Brooklyn firefighters George Johnson, left, of ladder 157, Dan McWilliams, center, of ladder 157, and Billy Eisengrein, right, of Rescue 2.)
For the past year, five Pierce County fire departments have collaborated to create the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium (PCFTC) to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters.
We have joined efforts with West Pierce Fire & Rescue, East Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire &
Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and are very excited to see our first academy, The Forge, start next week.
To read more about this collaboration here, click the link in our bio.
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Today we celebrated the gift of time. In June, we were dispatched to the cardiac arrest of Mr. Ron Scholz. Crews were out the door in under a minute; while we were on the way, civilians began CPR. Six weeks later, Mr. Scholz and paramedic Scott Berdan were reunited and able to talk about his recovery and the fire service. Mr. Scholz has deep connections to the fire service as a retired Tacoma FD firefighter and former commissioner of East Pierce Fire & Rescue. Chief Bouchard (EMS Division) said it well when he thanked Mr. Scholz "for the work his generation dedicated to this field that helped make critical saves like this one possible for this generation of firefighters and paramedics." It was a true honor to celebrate Mr. Scholz and the incredible work of all the CP personnel on his call that day.
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Today we welcome back the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue members that were part of the WATF-1 response to Lahaina, Hawaii. Nine of our personnel deployed as part of the Task Force shortly after the devastation that occurred on August 8th.
The individuals from Central Pierce were part of a large contingent from Washington that makes up WATF-1, doing the work necessary to bring stability to the area and doing their best to bring closure for many that were impacted.
We are proud of the work they did and at the same time excited for them to be home, knowing they want to be back at their local firehouses serving their community.
Thank you for all your amazing work while in Hawaii!
This week, two members of CPFR took Tender 67 to Spokane County to help battle, contain, and extinguish the Gray Fire. This fire has ravaged 10,000+ acres of land and more than 250 structures. When the call for help came, it was without hesitation or reservation that Lt. Dennis Anderson and FF David Ragsdale stepped up to help. It is an honor to be able to work together with agencies throughout the state to provide aid and service to the communities in need. While fire departments
are fighting the wildfires, let's not forget the agencies working tirelessly to provide support for those who have been impacted. For those living in Spokane County affected by the Gray Fire, the @americanredcross is a great organization to check in with for help.
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Do you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency that requires evacuation? Understanding and following the Ready, Set, Go Evacuation Campaign will help you keep you and your loved ones safe. This evacuation program is also intended for an all-hazards evacuation approach with an initial emphasis on wildfires.
🟡LEVEL 1: "Ready" Phase: Be aware of the danger in your area and start preparing for possible evacuation. Monitor local media and check on neighbors. If you do not already have an evacuation plan or a Go! Kit, assemble these now. Conditions can change suddenly, and you may not receive a Level 2 "Be Set” warning before you are ordered to Level 3 “Go!” Prepare both the inside and outside of your home for fire. Leave if you feel unsafe; do not wait for an official evacuation order!
🟠LEVEL 2: "Set" Phase: Short notice evacuation likely in your area. Be prepared for sudden evacuation. People who need help or more time to evacuate — people with disabilities, people with small children, people with medical conditions, and people with large animals — should evacuate now. Ensure your evacuation plan checklist is complete and that your Go! Kit is in your vehicle. Stay informed and be aware of alerts from local law enforcement and fire departments. Always remember to leave if you feel unsafe, do not wait for an official evacuation order.
🔴LEVEL 3: "Go" Phase: Evacuate immediately from your area. Go now! Danger in your area is current or imminent. Follow directions from law enforcement or fire departments and do not return home until officials have determined it is safe. Notification that it is safe to return home will be given as soon as possible.
“Wildfires are one of several emergencies in our region that could result in people needing to evacuate for their safety. Pierce County also has lahars and the threat of a volcanic eruption because Mt. Rainier is in our backyard. The Ready/Set/Go message is important for all of us to learn and make a part of our plans so we can survive and recover from emergency events.” - Jody Ferguson, director of Pierce County Emergency Management
Update: Fire is now under control and being monitored.
Crews are on scene of a structure fire in an abandoned building in Puyallup. Police and city officials are in the area keeping traffic clear. The area is closed off from traffic at State Route 512 & Pioneer, 21st & Pioneer, as well as 15th and E. Main.
Deputy Chief, Assistant Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, deputy fire marshals, and crews from the tiller, ladder, engines, and medic units are on site.
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Reposted from @piercecounty:
The Pierce County Fire Marshal and county fire chiefs have agreed a Stage 2 Burn Ban will go into effect for unincorporated Pierce County
starting tomorrow until further notice.
🔥This change is due to the very dry conditions on the ground and the numerous grass fires and urban wildfires lately in Pierce County.
🔥The Stage 2 Burn Ban will stay in effect until conditions improve and the fire marshal and fire chiefs determine, based on data and conditions, it is safe to resume outdoor burning.
What's changed from the Burn Ban issued in June?
❌No outdoor burning at all - including any outdoor/recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits or backyard fireplaces.
❌Burn permits are suspended - meaning even if someone has one, the Stage 2 Burn Ban doesn't allow them to burn.
ALLOWED
✔️Charcoal in grills, gas/propane grills and heaters, pellet grills/smokers are allowed if they are on a non-combustible surface - like concrete.
To learn more, click the link in our bio!
On August 15th, the crew from station 61 went on a call to assist a paraplegic man in our community. On August 16th, they returned to install this A/C unit. Lt. Pugh from 61 shared how this all came about and how this community truly takes care of each other:
“While we were there, in the late afternoon on one of the hottest days of the year, it became super apparent that his home was extremely hot and he had no real way to cool down. It was also clear that he spends his time between his bed and a wheelchair. The fact that he has a difficult time getting around, has little assistance (lives alone), and just lost his best friend (his dog was recently hit by a car) was more than enough reason to do whatever we could to make his life a little better. After the call, I came back to the station and discussed what I wanted to do with the crews: which was to have all of us pitch in and buy this man an A/C unit. Everyone was on board, so I reached out to several big box stores for a stand alone A/C unit but I kept coming up empty handed until I called the Puyallup Home Depot. They had a stand alone high BTU A/C unit in stock- I asked that they hold it. It was a Manager helping me named Kim who, when I told her the story of what we we doing, got the store manager Cylina Rivero involved. When I arrived with my crew, FF Joe Snyder and FF Jackson Mosley, we met Cylina she told me she was going to donate the A/C unit and extra hose! I was taken aback by their generosity. When we arrived back to the man’s home, we found it to be extremely hot....again. We installed the unit, routed the hose so he could still navigate around with his wheel chair and he started getting instant relief!“
This would not have been possible without the initiative of Lt. Jeff Pugh, the installation expertise of FFs Snyder and Mosley, the support of BC Gacioch for the crew to do this between emergency calls, and the Puyallup Home Depot employees, Kim and Cylina.
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Today’s Storytime in the Park with our friends at @puyalluppd (and books from @puyalluplibrary) was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us and for hanging out and saying hi. We love serving this community and getting a chance to interact with you all!
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📸: Lt. Luke with the cat saved from a house fire on 8/11/23
👩🏻🚒🐾“What happens to pets during a house fire?” is one of the top questions we get when teaching about fire safety. Our response is always: 1) if possible, we will always try our best to save them. We know your pets are your family. 2) the way you can protect them is to include them in your home escape planning! Can you move their kennel close to an exit (such as a front or back door)? If your pet roams freely, get outside and then call for them to join you. If they’re small enough to hold, bring them with you as you evacuate.
If you haven’t talked recently with your family about home escape planning, today is a great day to revisit it! We have resources on our website (linked in our bio) for you!
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This week, the Washington State Task Force-1 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (WA-TF1) was activated to aid and support in the search and rescue missions happening in Maui, Hawaii. Six (6) of your Central Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters left for Maui yesterday as part of that team. The devastation of these wildfires have left thousands of people displaced, destroyed more than 1,700 structures, and consumed the historic town of Lahaina. Our hearts and minds are with the residents of Maui and those who have been deployed to help.
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According to the @piercecounty: "The Type 3 team consists of 45 people as well as a five-person K-9 human remains detection group. Based out of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, the team could be deployed for up to 14 days. For more information: bit.ly/WATF1HawaiiActivation (link in bio)"
Come join us Monday, August 14th at 10 am for storytime in the park! PPD and CPFR will each be reading a children's book in the park near the library and playground and the entire community is invited! Let us know your favorite children's book in the comments, and it just might be the one we pick to read! 📚
We are honored to be able to support our neighbors in Graham Fire as they lay to rest BC Jensen. We will be covering portions of their service area today so their members can attend his funeral procession and subsequent celebration of life. RIP Battalion Chief Todd Jensen, thank you for your service, leadership, and friendship.
Company-level training at Station 61
Today’s crew worked together on forcible entry to gain access into residential structure. Upon entry, they began search and rescue for two victims that resulted in victim removal. Something you’ll notice toward the end is once the victim is rolled over, the victim count increases by one when the child becomes visible to rescuers. In this instance, the firefighter signals to the officer that help is needed to safely rescue both victims.
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Shortly after 6:00 am this morning, crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in Puyallup. Everyone made it out of the home, and one patient was transported to the hospital. Crews remain on scene working with the fire investigators to determine cause.
Crews dispatched: BC61, BC72, E71, E72, E73, E67, L72, M71, M729, M67, FM693, FM691, and FM694.
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Whether you are a Swiftie or trying to save swiftly, we have some CPR help for you all. Did you know the rate of compressions during CPR is to be done at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute? To help keep you in that range, you can sing or hum these Taylor Swift songs!
*Paper Rings (104 BPM)*Picture To Burn (106 BPM)*King of My Heart (110 BPM)*The Man (110 BPM)* Paris (111 BPM)*The Outside (113 BPM)*Sparks Fly (115 BPM)*I Wish You Would (1118 BPM)*Love Story (119 BPM)*Speak Now (119 BPM)*Dear John (119 BPM)*How You Get The Girl (120 BPM)*
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