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Our water rescue team has been conducting nighttime boat and water rescue operations. Training in different environments helps ensure our crews are ready to respond day or night and in any conditions.

Are you attending the Orting Tree Lighting on Saturday? 🎄

Make sure to stop by Station 40 first for our Winter Open House on December 6 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM!

Join us for Santa photos, hot chocolate, ornament decorating, fire engine tours, and more family fun!

...We’ll also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Orting Food Bank. This open house replaces our traditional Candy Cane Run, so bring your holiday spirit (and your donations) to Station 40 before the tree lighting.

We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving from our crews to your families!

Our administrative offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday. Firefighters from 20 staffed stations remain on duty, ready to respond if you have an emergency.

Your fire district responds to an average of 131 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:

11/13/25 at 10:17 PM

Commercial ...Kitchen Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 17500 block of Meridian E in the South Hill area. Upon arrival, E69 arrived to find a one-story strip mall with no smoke or flames visible. After performing a search, crews found that there was a light haze visible through the window. Crews made entry into the building and found a small fire contained to the gas cooktop in the kitchen. They worked to extinguish the fire with a water extinguisher. Crews monitored the air to make sure the structure was ventilated properly before turning it back over to the owner.

Response: 13 units total, including 6 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.

11/14/25 at 9:30 AM

Kitchen Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a kitchen fire in the 10400 block of 10th Ave Ct S in the Parkland area. Upon arrival, E61 found the house filled with smoke. The owner of the home let crews know there had been a grease fire and that it had been put out. Crews removed the oven and helped ventilate smoke from the house. This is a great reminder to keep a pan lid next to you when cooking to smother the flames if a grease fire starts.

Response: 6 units total, including 2 fire suppression units, 2 EMS units, and 2 command/support units.

11/15/25 at 5:12 PM

Vehicle Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a vehicle fire on 160th St E and Meridian E in the South Hill area. Upon arrival, E69 found a vehicle engulfed in flames. Crews quickly began fire suppression efforts, and the fire was out by 5:51 PM. MSO62 evaluated the driver on scene, and no injuries were reported. The scene was then turned over to the Washington State Patrol.

Response: 2 units total, including 1 fire suppression unit and 1 EMS unit.

11/17/25 at 11:30 AM

Attic Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 15700 block of 18th Ave Ct E in the Parkland area. Upon arrival, E60 found a two-story home with smoke and flames visible. Crews stretched hose lines for fire suppression and worked to extinguish the fire. The home suffered significant fire, smoke, and water damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Response: 14 units total, including 7 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.

11/18/25 at 7:24 AM

Detached Garage Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire with possible entrapment in the 11600 block of Valley Ave E in the Puyallup area. Upon arrival, E73 found a detached garage with flames coming through the roof. Crews searched the structure and found the building clear. They then quickly began fire suppression efforts. Approximately 5,000 gallons of water were used to extinguish the fire. After extinguishment, the crews had to rotate back to the scene every two hours due to concerns of reignition. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office. Thank you, East Pierce Fire & Rescue, for assisting on this incident.

Response: 14 units total, including 6 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 5 command/support units.

11/19/25 at 6:39 AM

Chimney Fire

Crews were dispatched to reports of a chimney fire in the 7600 block of 184th St E in the South Hill area. Upon arrival, E95 found a home with no smoke or flames visible. After speaking with the homeowners, the crews learned the fire was out, and it was contained to the chimney flue. Crews verified with thermal imaging that the fire had not spread. This is a great reminder that chimneys and vents need to be cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.

Response: 7 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 2 EMS units, and 2 command/support units.

Did you know Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires? As you prepare for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast, keep these safety tips in mind:

- Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on your food.
- Keep children at least 3 feet away from ...the stove and hot foods or liquids.
- Steam and splashes from gravy, vegetables, or coffee can cause serious burns, be cautious when serving.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are working before the holiday.

Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving!

Thank you to the Puyallup Food Bank for partnering with us to provide more than 150 free carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to community members.

As temperatures drop and households begin using heaters, fireplaces, and generators more often, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning goes up. Symptoms... can look a lot like a seasonal illness — things like headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue — which makes it easy to overlook how serious CO exposure can be.

If you live within our fire district, you can request a free CO alarm at: www.centralpiercefire.org/co.

These alarms are made possible through Federal Grant Funds from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

When emergencies happen, every second counts. Thanks to the Pierce County Blood Program, our Medical Services Officers can give blood in the field before a patient ever reaches the hospital. That quick access to blood is helping save lives across our community.

Since the program began, 83 ...patients have received lifesaving blood in Pierce County. Every donation helps ensure blood is available when it’s needed most.

You can help save a life:
📅 November 24
📍Station 72
🩸Donate by appointment only. Sign up here: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/100045

Give the gift of life this season—your donation makes a difference right here in our community.

As our communities continue to grow, so does the need for reliable emergency services. 🚒

We’re excited to share that the design phase is underway for a new station in the Kapowsin community. This station, which is replacing the former volunteer station, Station 92, will enhance ...emergency coverage in a growing part of our district.

We’ll continue to share updates as the project progresses. We anticipate completing station construction in late 2028/early 2029.