Please remember that outdoor burning of yard waste is NOT permitted in any area served by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.
What’s prohibited:
▪️ Burning yard waste (leaves, branches, twigs, etc.)
▪️ Using burn barrels and burning any type of garbage
▪️ ...Land-clearing fires
What’s allowed:
▪️ Recreational and cooking fires utilizing seasoned firewood. Recreational fires should be at least 25-feet away from a structure, and 10-feet from adjoining property lines, fences, or decks. Additionally, fire pits should not exceed 3-feet in diameter and 2-feet in height.
Always check burn ban status with the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau before starting a recreational fire: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning
Violations may lead to a citation being issued by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). To report unlawful burning, you may call the PSCAA air quality complaint line at 800-552-3565, ext. 6 and leave a message when prompted.
Please remember that outdoor burning of yard waste is NOT permitted in any area served by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.
What’s prohibited:
▪️ Burning yard waste (leaves, branches, twigs, etc.)
▪️ Using burn barrels and burning any type of garbage
▪️ ...Land-clearing fires
What’s allowed:
▪️ Recreational and cooking fires utilizing seasoned firewood. Recreational fires should be at least 25-feet away from a structure, and 10-feet from adjoining property lines, fences, or decks. Additionally, fire pits should not exceed 3-feet in diameter and 2-feet in height.
Always check burn ban status with the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau before starting a recreational fire: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning
Violations may lead to a citation being issued by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). To report unlawful burning, you may call the PSCAA air quality complaint line at 800-552-3565, ext. 6 and leave a message when prompted.
We had the privilege to partner with Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue at the @pcskillscenter Apprenticeship Expo last Wednesday.
This was a great opportunity to connect with our local high school students and raise awareness about the various career paths ...available within the fire service.
Did you know that there are many positions working hard behind-the-scenes to make our fire district run efficiently? These positions fall within the following fields:
🔹 Human Resources
🔹 Finance
🔹 Health & Safety
🔹 Fleet Maintenance
🔹 Facilities Maintenance
🔹 Communications & Outreach
🔹 Logistics
🔹 Prevention & Education
🔹 Information Technology
We had the privilege to partner with Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue at the Pierce County Skills Center Apprenticeship Expo last Wednesday.
This was a great opportunity to connect with our local high school students and raise awareness about the various career ...paths available within the fire service.
Did you know that there are many positions working hard behind-the-scenes to make our fire district run efficiently? These positions fall within the following fields:
🔹 Human Resources
🔹 Finance
🔹 Health & Safety
🔹 Fleet Maintenance
🔹 Facilities Maintenance
🔹 Communications & Outreach
🔹 Logistics
🔹 Prevention & Education
🔹 Information Technology
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who took the time to vote in the April 23rd Special Election. While the results look promising, the outcome of Proposition 1, the regular fire levy lid lift, will not be fully known until certified on May 3rd.
The regular fire levy represents ...a significant portion of our budget and directly impacts our ability to provide effective emergency services. Please know that we are grateful for your support and remain committed to serving our community. We will provide an update when the final outcome is known.
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who took the time to vote in the April 23rd Special Election. While the results look promising, the outcome of Proposition 1, the regular fire levy lid lift, will not be fully known until certified on May 3rd.
The regular fire levy represents ...a significant portion of our budget and directly impacts our ability to provide effective emergency services. Please know that we are grateful for your support and remain committed to serving our community. We will provide an update when the final outcome is known.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day from our amazing team to yours!
You often see, interact, and are served by Central Pierce & Rescue first responders, but these are the unsung heroes behind the scenes. These are just some of the individuals who…
♦️ Make sure our ...firefighters and paramedics have the training and certifications to perform fire and EMS response.
♦️ Engage with our community and educate our youth.
♦️ Administer employee benefits.
♦️ Ensure our stations and apparatuses are properly stocked with supplies and equipment.
And most importantly, these are the people who help ensure our fire district operates efficiently so our first responders can focus on taking care of you! Thank you to our administrative team for your continued service to our community!
(Please note that this photo does not feature all of our amazing administrative professionals)
Happy Administrative Professionals Day from our amazing team to yours!
You often see, interact, and are served by Central Pierce & Rescue first responders, but these are the unsung heroes behind the scenes. These are just some of the individuals who…
♦️ Make sure our ...firefighters and paramedics have the training and certifications to perform fire and EMS response.
♦️ Engage with our community and educate our youth.
♦️ Administer employee benefits.
♦️ Ensure our stations and apparatuses are properly stocked with supplies and equipment.
And most importantly, these are the people who help ensure our fire district operates efficiently so our first responders can focus on taking care of you! Thank you to our administrative team for your continued service to our community!
(Please note that this photo does not feature all of our amazing administrative professionals)
Around 3:45 pm, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a trailer fire in the 3400 block of 192nd Street E in the Spanaway area. The trailer was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived and was threatening nearby trailers and trees. According to initial reports, the fire ...possibly started due to an electrical issue. Sadly, the owner’s dogs perished in the fire. The cause is being investigated by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Thank you to Graham Fire & Rescue for providing assistance on this fire.
Around 3:45 pm, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a trailer fire in the 3400 block of 192nd Street E in the Spanaway area. The trailer was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived and was threatening nearby trailers and trees. According to initial reports, the fire ...possibly started due to an electrical issue. Sadly, the owner’s dogs perished in the fire. The cause is being investigated by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Thank you to @graham_fire_rescue for providing assistance on this fire.
Happy Election Day! 🇺🇸🗳️ Get out and exercise your right to vote before 8:00 pm tonight.
Use the following link to find the ballot drop box closest to you: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/334/Ballot-Drop-Boxes
#PierceCountyVotes
Happy Election Day! 🇺🇸🗳️ Get out and exercise your right to vote before 8:00 pm tonight.
Use the following link to find the ballot drop box closest to you: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/334/Ballot-Drop-Boxes
#PierceCountyVotes