Please join us in celebrating our very own Lead Public Educator, Courtney Thompson, who has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Washington Fire Educator of the Year award. She received this prestigious recognition during the WSAFM Fire Prevention Institute at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. As ...highlighted by the presenter, this award “recognizes exceptional educators who go above and beyond to impact the lives of students, families, and the community… while exemplifying a commitment to their profession and contributing to fire and life safety education in Washington State.”
At Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, we are incredibly fortunate to have Courtney on our team. Her contributions include developing and implementing educational programs across various grade levels, elevating public outreach efforts, and securing nearly $300,000 in grants that have directly benefited both our department and the community. We’re excited to see all the incredible things she will achieve for both the department and the community in the future!
Congratulations, Courtney! ❤
Did you know that only 14% of homes have a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm? This invisible threat can be easily prevented to protect your household. If you live within the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue district, you can request a free CO alarm using the link in our bio.
DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON!
Join millions worldwide in practicing earthquake safety TODAY at 10:17 am.
🚨 Always remember, drop, cover, and hold on!
🚨 Prepare an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, and ...batteries.
🚨 Anchor heavy furniture and appliances to prevent them from falling over during an earthquake.
🚨 If you're indoors when an earthquake occurs, stay inside. Do not run outside, as falling debris can be dangerous.
🚨 Stay informed by signing up for Pierce County ALERTS and monitoring local agency social media accounts.
#GreatShakeOut
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to welcome a new member to its team!
✨ Cathy Spicer – Human Resources Assistant
Cathy joins us with 3 ½ years of administrative experience from Puget Sound Hearing Aid and Audiology and 14 years in the Donor Resources department at ...Cascade Regional Blood Services. Cathy and her family are deeply rooted in Puyallup and are passionate about serving their community. They have been dedicated supporters of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, participating since 2007. Cathy and her husband enjoy spending time with their two grown children. Cathy loves reading and traveling in her free time and is a devoted fan of all things Disney. She is thrilled to join the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue family and looks forward to growing and learning as much as she can.
Welcome to the team, Cathy!
As we wrap up National Fire Prevention Week, your Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Firefighters want you to stay safe in the kitchen! Did you know that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Take a moment to discuss fire safety with your family.
🚨 ...Always ensure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home
👨🍳 Stay in the kitchen or by your grill while cooking
🍳 Turn the pot handles toward the back of the stove
⏲️ Set a timer to remind you that you’re cooking
🔥 Keep flammable objects, like grocery bags and paper towels, away from the stove
Learn more on smoke alarms and fire prevention safety by clicking the link in our bio.
It’s pizza time with a side of fire prevention! 🍕🔥
Did you know that Domino’s and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue both have a “2 Minute or Under Standard” in the field? Order a pizza from the Sunrise Domino’s this evening (10/10) from 5pm to 8pm for a chance to have your ...delivery accompanied by our crews and public educators.
Call (253) 289-6161 to place your order.
Firefighters will check the smoke alarms in your home. If they are working, Domino’s will credit you for a free pizza. If they aren’t, we will install one for you! #FirePreventionWeek
*Firefighters may not be able to go on every pizza delivery.
*You must live in the Graham/Puyallup Domino’s delivery area.
Have you tested your smoke alarms recently? 💨
Every second matters when there’s a fire in your home, and working smoke alarms provide an early warning, allowing you and your family to escape quickly. To ensure they function properly, testing your smoke alarms at least twice a year is ...crucial.
Be sure to:
🔥 Check and replace the batteries
🔥 Check the alarm expiration date
🔥 Remove dust from the alarm with an air compressor or vacuum
🔥 Create and practice your home fire escape plan with your household
#FirePreventionWeek
On Thursday, October 10th from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and Graham Fire & Rescue are partnering together with Domino's to make a visit to anyone who orders a pizza from the Sunrise Domino’s. Participation in this event is easy: firefighters will check smoke alarms ...in the home, and if they are working, Domino’s will provide a certificate for a free pizza. If the smoke alarms are not working, firefighters will install fully functioning alarms or replace the batteries. Learn more about this program by clicking the link in our bio.
Order a delicious pizza for dinner from the following address and keep your home safe with working smoke alarms!
🍕 16420 Meridian E Suite 103 Ste 103, Puyallup, WA 98375
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