Crews responded to reports of a residential fire in the 24100 block of 96th Ave E in the Graham area around 4:08 PM. Units arrived to find a two-story home with smoke and flames visible from garage. Crews quickly began fire suppression efforts. Thanks to a quick response, the fire was kept from ...spreading to the main part of the home. The fire was under control at 4:46 PM. The Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
A total of 16 units responded, including 8 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 5 command/support units.
"Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, what were you like in the '90s?"
Technology, tools, and apparatus may have changed, but our commitment to our community stays the same.
Some emergencies require more than standard firefighting tools. They require specialized training, advanced equipment, and firefighters ready to solve complex rescue problems.
That’s where our Technical Rescue Team comes in.
Based out of Station 66 with extra technical rescue ...specialist staffing an engine at Station 91, this team responds to some of the most challenging incidents we face, including rope rescues, confined space rescues, trench emergencies, structural collapse, and heavy vehicle extrication.
The team includes 36 members, with six technical rescue specialists on duty each day. These incidents often involve unstable environments and limited access, requiring precision, teamwork, and constant training.
🍀 Don’t leave your safety up to luck. Remember to celebrate responsibly and designate a sober driver.
Even though it’s raining, our crews are already training and preparing for wildfire season. Are you?
Your fire district responds to an average of 128 emergency calls per day. From medical calls to house fires, we’re here 24/7 to protect lives and save property. Here’s a quick look at a few of the calls we responded to over the last two weeks:
3/2/26 at 9:57 PM
Lithium-ion Battery ...Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a lithium-ion battery fire in the 12100 block of 160th St E in the South Hill area. Dispatch advised that a heated jacket battery had spontaneously ignited while on top of the couch. The homeowner extinguished the fire using a bowl of water and reported light smoke inside the home. When crews arrived, they found the windows and doors of the one-story home open, with no visible smoke or fire. Firefighters searched the home to ensure the fire had not spread. Damage was limited to the couch. No injuries were reported.
Response: 6 units total, including 4 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
3/4/26 at 7:08 AM
Stove Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 21400 block of 44th Ave Ct E in the Spanaway area. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story home with no smoke or flames visible from the exterior. Crews searched the home and forced entry, locating a light haze of smoke caused by a pan left on the stove. The pan was removed from the home and the stove was turned off. Crews confirmed the home was unoccupied, ventilated the structure, and secured the property before clearing the scene. No fire or smoke damage was reported.
This incident is a good reminder to stay in the kitchen while cooking and never leave the home with food on the stove. Using a timer can help remind you when something is cooking.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
3/5/26 at 12:45 AM
Mobile Home Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 100 block of 136th St S in the Parkland area. While units were en route, Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies reported a fully involved mobile home. Based on this information, the incident was upgraded to add additional resources. The first engine arrived and confirmed heavy fire conditions from a single-wide mobile home. Due to the intensity of the fire, crews operated in a defensive firefighting strategy, focusing on containing the fire and preventing it from spreading.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 2:00 AM. Primary and secondary searches of the structure were completed after the fire was knocked down, confirming no additional occupants inside. The homeowner was transported to the hospital with burn injuries. Sadly, two dogs were found deceased inside the structure. The cause is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Response: 17 units total, including 8 fire suppression units, 5 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.
3/8/26 at 3:21 AM
Semi-Truck Fire
Crews were dispatched to a semi-truck fire in the 13800 block of Canyon Rd E in Puyallup. Firefighters arrived to find an active fire involving the contents of a tractor-trailer. Crews initially used a deck gun mounted on the fire engine to apply large volumes of water to the trailer. Because of the fire’s location and the structure of the damaged trailer, crews had difficulty reaching the origin of the fire. Firefighters then used tools to create openings in the trailer to allow better access. Due to the large volume of burning materials, an excavator was requested to help remove sections of the trailer and spread the contents so crews could fully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
3/10/26 at 1:45 AM
Fire Alarm Activation
Crews were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at a Pacific Lutheran University dormitory. Firefighters arrived to find the four-story building evacuated with alarms sounding but no visible fire from the exterior. While investigating inside, crews noticed the smell of burning electrical equipment and a light haze of smoke near the boiler room. Inside the room, firefighters located a small electrical fire connected to equipment associated with a hot water tank. A single sprinkler head had already activated and was keeping the fire from spreading.
The fire was extinguished using a water extinguisher. Crews shut down the affected electrical system and the boiler, and the sprinkler system was secured. Air quality monitoring inside the building showed normal readings. Damage was limited to the area of origin, and there was no fire spread to the rest of the building. No injuries were reported.
Response: 3 units total, including 2 fire suppression units and 1 command/support unit.
We’re kicking off another round of station highlights. Over the next several months, we will provide short videos highlighting each of our stations. Starting off with Station 67!
Since opening in 2008, Station 67 has served the communities of Waller, Summit, and Puyallup. It’s staffed ...24/7 with six to seven firefighters who are ready to respond.
Station 67 is home to:
🔥 Engine 67 – Staffed with three firefighters/EMTs
🚑 Medic 67 – Staffed with a firefighter/paramedic and a firefighter/EMT
⛑️ Medical Services Officer (MSO)
🚨 Light-duty response vehicle
💪 Training Tower - Equipped with a training tower, which allows firefighters to perform multi-company training
🚒 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Apparatus – Equipped to respond to large-scale emergencies where there is a large number of patients.
Always taking our training to new heights. 🚒🪜
Our crews regularly train with our ladder trucks to stay sharp on the skills needed to reach people in difficult places and operate safely at elevated incidents. From positioning the apparatus to operating the aerial, every movement takes... practice and teamwork.
17 of our firefighters conquered the Columbia Tower alongside 1,915 firefighters from across the country yesterday.
The LLS Firefighter Stairclimb is an annual event that raises funds to support the fight against blood cancers. Firefighters challenge themselves to climb 69 flights of ...stairs, 1,356 steps, and 788 feet of elevation gain while wearing full firefighting gear and breathing from an air pack.
We’re proud of our members for taking on the climb again this year and supporting those battling cancer.
Crews are on-scene of a house fire in the 10300 block of 67th Ave E in Puyallup. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from the roof, and confirmed a working fire inside the home.
No injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Even I.T. can't automate daylight saving time. ⏰
Before you go to bed tonight:
1. Set your clocks one hour ahead
2. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Last weekend, we gathered to honor something we don’t always get to see in emergency response: the outcome.
At our second annual Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony, we recognized 29 cardiac arrest survivors from 2025 and the many people who played a role in saving their lives. Dispatchers,... firefighters, paramedics, emergency physicians, nurses, and often a bystander who stepped in and started CPR before we arrived.
Moments like these remind us that survival is not the result of one person. It is the result of an entire system working together when seconds matter most.
Here are a few photos from the event.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these survivors. And most of all, thank you to our partners and sponsors who helped make this event possible: Pierce County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 726, the American Heart Association, Stryker, Mount Rainier Emergency Physicians Group, the MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, and the Pulse Heart Institute.
If you want to help save a life, learning CPR is a great place to start. You can sign up for one of our monthly CPR/First Aid classes here: https://www.centralpiercefire.org/classes/cpr-first-aid-classes/
This is who serves our community.
On Feb. 28, we hosted our second annual Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony, honoring 29 survivors from 2025 and the dispatchers, first responders, medical teams, and bystanders who helped save their lives. In 2025, crews responded to 364 cardiac arrests and transported 102 patients
29 lives saved, 29 second chances.This weekend, we gathered to honor the cardiac arrest survivors from 2025 and the people who helped save them.Last...
Your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,558 emergency calls in February.
🚒 Avg. 127.07 calls per day
🔥 4% fire related
🚑 83% EMS related
🚨 13% other
Your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,558 emergency calls in February.
🚒 Avg. 127.07 calls per day
🔥 4% fire related
🚑 83% EMS related
🚨 13% other