Most families don’t think about window safety until it’s too late.
Each year, thousands of children are injured in window falls. Many of these incidents happen at home during everyday moments, when caregivers are nearby.
Pierce County accounts for about 25% of all pediatric
Most families don’t think about window safety until it’s too late.
Each year, thousands of children are injured in window falls. Many of these incidents happen at home during everyday moments, when caregivers are nearby.
Pierce County accounts for about 25% of all pediatric ...window fall hospitalizations at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Within our fire district, some neighborhoods experience these injuries more often than others.
The good news is these falls are preventable.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is partnering with Mary Bridge Children’s to raise awareness, share simple safety steps, and provide free window stops to families who need them.
Secure the Window. Stop the Fall.
Learn how to protect your family: www.centralpiercefire.org/window-falls
Crews are on-scene of a residential fire in the 9500 block of 62nd Ave Ct E in the Puyallup area. Upon arrival, crews found black smoke coming from the home and two occupants needing rescue from the 1st story roof.
The fire was isolated to the kitchen area. A third occupant was
POV: Responding to calls on Easter looks a little different.
Wishing you a safe and happy Easter from your crews at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.
We had a great time at the Daffodil Parade celebrating this year’s 5th Grade Great Escape winners.
Out of 852 student submissions, 29 winners joined us to decorate our vehicles, ride in the parade, and help celebrate fire safety with the community. The Great Escape program teaches ...students how to create a home fire escape plan and what to do if a fire occurs.
You can see the winning projects on display in the Centennial Tent during the Washington State Fair Event Center Spring Fair.
Thank you to the Daffodil Festival, Knutson Farms Inc, and our partner school districts for making this such a special day.
Crews are on scene of a fire at Ferrucci Junior High School in Puyallup.
No one was inside the school at the time of the fire. The fire alarm activated, and the sprinkler system worked as designed, helping keep the fire from spreading. There is some smoke and water damage to the
Crews are on scene of a fire at Ferrucci Junior High School in Puyallup.
No one was inside the school at the time of the fire. The fire alarm activated, and the sprinkler system worked as designed, helping keep the fire from spreading. There is some smoke and water damage to the ...building.
The cause of the fire will be investigated by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Deputy Fire Marshals.
PRESS RELEASE: On April 2nd, 2026, at approximately 0910hrs, Puyallup Police Officers responded to a domestic violence incident in the 1200 block of 31st St NW.
A family dispute had begun in a neighborhood home, which spilled out into the roadway, where three family members
On Thursday, April 23, students and staff from partner school districts will participate in a full-scale lahar evacuation drill by walking their evacuation routes in Puyallup, Sumner, Orting, and other areas across East Pierce County.
This exercise helps familiarize students with ...evacuation routes and gives them the tools and confidence to respond during a real emergency. It’s an important step in preparing the next generation of Pierce County residents for a potential lahar event.
CPFR crews are assisting on-scene with one medical transport in process.
Puyallup Police Officers are on scene of a domestic violence situation in the area of Stewart Crossing in the northwest area of the city. There is no outstanding threat to the community.
MEDIA: PIO is just arriving and will have details shortly.
Join us for a Push-In Ceremony celebrating the arrival of our new engine! We are incredibly grateful to our community for your continued support, which allows us to purchase new apparatus, hire dedicated first responders, and provide the best possible emergency response services.
The ...Push-In Ceremony tradition dates back to the 1800s when firefighting equipment was pulled by horses. When returning to the station, firefighters had to unhitch the horses and “push in” the fire wagon. Over time, with the invention and adoption of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the equipment was gone, and the push-in ceremony tradition evolved, but still retained its symbolic significance. Community members are invited to help us “push-in” the new engine 40.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 7th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Station 40; 401 Washington Ave SE, Orting, WA 98360
The ceremony will be held outside in front of the apparatus bay. We hope to see you there!
We’re hiring for a Public Educator to join our Community Risk Reduction division! In this role, you’ll deliver fire and life safety education, execute prevention programs, and connect with people of all ages through community risk reduction efforts.
If you’re passionate about public... safety, education, and serving others, this role is for you!
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a closely related field; and,
- Teaching certification in Washington (or if certified in a different state, must obtain certification in Washington within one (1) year of hire)
- Three (3) years of experience as an educator
- Salary: $81,132-$98,184 per year
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee and dependents)
- Retirement pension and 457 plan contributions
- Apply by: April 15th at noon.
🌟 Join us for a live Q&A session on April 7th at 3:30 PM 🌟
A recording of the session will be sent out to all applicants after the session.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83007065619?pwd=Ni89dWxObDxCCSIbeiYUFrCoXsizMp.1
Meeting ID: 830 0706 5619
Passcode: 665660
Learn more and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpfirewa
We’re proud to deliver fire and life safety curriculum in our local schools.
One of these programs is called “Sounds of Safety.” The program includes three main lessons: understanding what a smoke alarm is, where it belongs, what it sounds like, and what to do when you hear it.
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Part of this program includes a bookmark contest, where students demonstrate what they’ve learned. Each student is asked to choose a safety message and create a design based on that message.
This year, the program reached 2,360 children across our district. Six winners were selected from local elementary schools. Their bookmarks were professionally printed and will be distributed at events throughout the year.
Swipe to the last image to see the winning bookmark designs.
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a firefighter looks like?
This is just a glimpse into our firefighters’ day. While not every moment, drill, or call can be captured on camera, we're here 24/7 to protect our community.
We respond 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:
3/15/26 at 10:29 AM
Commercial Kitchen Fire
...Crews were dispatched to a commercial kitchen fire in the 100 block of E Stewart Ave in the Puyallup area. Upon arrival, crews found a column of black smoke coming from the kitchen roof vents. They stretched hose lines for fire suppression and made entry. Once inside, crews observed flames coming from the back of the oven/cooktop, with smoke pushing into the overhead vent. They quickly knocked down the fire and checked for extension. After confirming there was no extension, crews began ventilation.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Fire Marshals are investigating the cause. Thank you to East Pierce Fire & Rescue and Riverside Fire & Rescue for providing mutual aid.
Response: 13 units total, including 6 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.
3/15/26 at 7:16 PM
Fire Alarm Activation
Crews were dispatched to reports of an apartment fire in the 100 block of 23rd Ave SW in the Puyallup area. Upon arrival, E72 found a three-story apartment building with no visible smoke or flames. After completing a primary search, crews located the fire control panel and identified which apartment the alarm originated from.
Crews made entry into the apartment and found light smoke but no heat. Burnt food was found on the stove and confirmed by the occupants to be the cause. E72 confirmed there was no extension and opened windows for natural ventilation.
Response: 1 unit total, including 1 fire suppression unit.
3/16/26 at 9:28 PM
Chimney Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a chimney fire in the 10500 block of Fruitland Ave E in the South Hill area. Upon arrival, E67 and R66 found smoke coming from the chimney of a one-and-a-half-story home. Crews completed a 360-degree search, and
R66 was assigned to inspect the chimney for extension. E67 extinguished the fire using a water pressure fire extinguisher. Crews determined the fire did not extend beyond the chimney, and no damage was done to the structure of the home.
This is a great reminder that chimneys and vents should be cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
3/20/26 at 8:46 AM
Smoke Investigation
Crews were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 25400 block of 110th Ave E in the Graham area. E96 arrived to find a one-story home with no visible smoke or flames. Crews completed a search and spoke with homeowners to confirm everyone was outside. Upon entering the home, crews detected a light odor of smoke coming from the vents. The breaker panel indicated the furnace had tripped.
Crews investigated the furnace and found no heat, soot, or smoke coming from it. They instructed the homeowner to keep the furnace off and have an HVAC technician troubleshoot the issue.
Response: 7 units total, including 4 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 2 command/support units.
3/21/26 at 10:23 PM
Residential Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a residential fire in the 13400 block of 68th Ave Ct E in the South Hill area. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story home with no visible smoke or flames. They established an offensive strategy and completed a search. After finding nothing on the exterior, crews made entry and located light smoke on the second floor. Crews checked the electrical panel, outlets on the second floor, and the upstairs fan, but found no issues. They then located the HVAC system and found a burned furnace filter, which they removed.
R66 ventilated the home using a fan to clear the smoke. Crews ran the furnace again and observed no signs of smoke for approximately 30 minutes to confirm the issue was isolated. Residents were instructed not to use the furnace or gas until a certified technician inspects the system.
Crews also provided working smoke alarms to the homeowners, who did not have any installed. This is a good reminder to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
3/24/26
Vehicle Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a vehicle fire at the 5300 block of Brookdale Rd E and 53rd Ave E in the Parkland area. Upon arrival, crews found an SUV parked in a driveway with smoke and flames coming from the passenger compartment.
Crews stretched hose lines and extinguished the fire using 500 gallons of water and foam. They remained on scene to assist the driver with arranging a tow.
Response: 1 unit total, including 1 fire suppression unit.
🚒 Station Spotlight: Station 69
Since opening in 1984, Station 69 has served the communities of Sunrise, South Hill, and Gem Heights. It’s staffed 24/7 with three to four firefighters who are ready to respond.
Station 69 is home to:
🔥 Engine 69 – Staffed with three ...to four firefighters/EMTs
🚨 Brush Truck - Cross-staffed with three to four firefighters/EMTs
✈️ Located on the Southeast corner of Thun Field Airport
🛠️ Home to our logistics division and fleet maintenance shop. Also houses several reserve emergency response vehicles