Just five more days until we can connect with you at our Station 40 Open House! We hope you’ll join us to explore the services we provide, take a tour of our engines and medic units, meet your first responders and community partners, enjoy delicious food, and learn how your fire district is ...collaborating to better serve you.
📍Station 40 | 401 Washington Ave SE, Orting, WA 98360
🗓️ Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
⏰ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Do you need motivation to learn CPR?
Listen to these stories from some of our community members, your neighbors, who jumped into action when witnessing someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest.
These people helped save a life and you can too. Visit ...https://www.centralpiercefire.org/education-events/cpr-first-aid-classes/ to learn more and view available classes.
Firefighters and paramedics from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue , and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue respond 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 week:
03/05/25 at 7:56 AM
House Fire
Crews responded to a house fire in the 5600 block of 250th St. E. in Graham. Upon arrival, they found the home fully engulfed in flames, with all occupants safely outside. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive attack to extinguish the blaze. The residence was thoroughly searched for victims and assessed for fire extension. Unfortunately, the home sustained significant fire and water damage and was declared a total loss. Several residents were displaced, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Special thanks to the Pierce County Fire Marshals for their efforts in handling the investigation.
03/05/25 at 2:30 PM
Vehicle Into House
Crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle that left the roadway and struck a home in the 3800 block of 246th E. in Spanaway. Crews arrived to find a car in the home with a trapped driver. Lines were pulled due to the smell of gas, which could cause a possible fire. The vehicle was stabilized, and rapid extrication of the driver was performed. Once removed, they were transported to a local hospital. The vehicle was removed from the home using a fire department winch so the home could be boarded up and secured for the homeowner, who was fortunately not home at the of the incident. Damage was to the vehicle, garage, and some contents. No other injuries were reported.
03/06/25 at 12:09 PM
Apartment Fire
Crews responded to an apartment fire in the 10900 block of 4th E. of Tacoma. Upon arrival, they discovered a fire in a second-floor unit. Firefighters quickly deployed hoses and advanced to the second floor to combat the flames and conduct a search. After extinguishing the fire in the main unit, they checked adjacent units for fire extension and potential victims. Two units were deemed a total loss, with only one being occupied. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the Pierce County Fire Marshal is conducting an investigation.
03/06/25 at 8:25 PM
RV Fire
Crews were dispatched to a reported RV fire with a threat to outbuildings in the 6300 block of 128th St. E. in Puyallup. Crews arrived to find a fully involved RV. Lines were pulled for extinguishment and searched for victims. One person was evaluated on scene but did not require transport. Crews confirmed no extension to an outbuilding. Unfortunately, the RV was a total loss.
03/06/25 at 9:14 PM
House Fire
Crews were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 400 block of 107th St. S. in Tacoma. Crews arrived to find a small house on fire. Attack lines pulled, and the fire was quickly extinguished as additional crews searched for possible victims. No victims were found, or injuries reported. Pierce County Fire Marshal is investigating.
03/06/25 at 9:48 PM
RV Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of an RV fire with exposure to other vehicles in the 17400 block of 64th Ave. E. in Puyallup. Crews arrived to find a fully involved RV that had spread to two cars. Attack lines pulled and worked to extinguish the RV and cars involved. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
03/07/25 at 7:02 PM
Automobile vs. Pedestrian
Crews responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of 176th and Canyon Rd. in Puyallup. Upon arrival, they found one individual in need of medical assistance, who was transported to a local hospital. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation.
03/08/25 at 3:48 PM
Motor vehicle Collision with Entrapment
Crews were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the 25300 block of Meridian Ave. in Graham. Upon arrival, crews found one car that had left the roadway and went through a fence. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and found the driver trapped in the vehicle. The patient was extricated from the vehicle and quickly transported to a local hospital. Washington State Patrol is investigating.
Your fire districts are committed to keeping you safe. If you live within our fire districts, join us at one of our upcoming Bike Helmet Fitting events, where you or a loved one will be properly fitted and receive a free bike helmet.
Wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most ...effective ways to protect yourself from head injuries. Helmets can reduce the risk of serious brain injuries by up to 85% in the event of an accident.
Join us for a helmet fitting on one of the dates below. Sign up now by visiting the link in our bio.
🔶 Monday, April 7th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 72
🔶 Tuesday, April 8th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 91
🔶 Wednesday, April 9th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 40
Join us for a free car seat inspection event! Learn how to install your child's car seat or booster seat with Nationally Certified Technicians.
🗓️ Saturday, March 15th, 2025
⏰ Event from 10:00am - 1:15pm
📍Spanaway United Methodist Church | 135 163rd St S, Spanaway WA... 98387
Sign up now using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8A728A2FEC70-55181041-carseat
Your fire districts are committed to keeping you safe. If you live within our fire districts, join us at one of our upcoming Bike Helmet Fitting events, where you or a loved one will be properly fitted and receive a free bike helmet.
Wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most ...effective ways to protect yourself from head injuries. Helmets can reduce the risk of serious brain injuries by up to 85% in the event of an accident.
Join us for a helmet fitting on one of the dates below:
🔶 Monday, April 7th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 72
https://calendly.com/cthompson-luk/station-72-bike-helmet-fittings?month=2025-04
🔶 Tuesday, April 8th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 91
https://calendly.com/cthompson-luk/station-91-bike-helmet-fitting
🔶 Wednesday, April 9th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Station 40
https://calendly.com/cthompson-luk/station-40-bike-helmet-fittings?month=2025-04
Firefighter or Barista... how about both? 🚒☕
On Monday, your fire districts partnered with the wonderful staff at the Graham Starbucks to serve our community coffee. To say we had a blast is an understatement. Thank you to the Graham Starbucks for hosting this fantastic event & ...thank you to all of our community members who stopped by!
If you missed this event, don’t worry! Join us again on Monday, April 7th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Graham Starbucks.
Firefighter or Barista... how about both? 🚒☕
On Monday, your fire districts partnered with the wonderful staff at the Graham Starbucks to serve our community coffee. To say we had a blast is an understatement. Thank you to the Graham Starbucks for hosting this fantastic event & ...thank you to all of our community members who stopped by!
If you missed this event, don’t worry! Join us again on Monday, April 7th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Graham Starbucks.
Contribute to our life-saving whole blood program by donating blood! Appointments are still available for our blood drive this Saturday, March 15th at Station 72. Join our first responders as they roll up their sleeves to give back alongside you.
🗓️ Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - ...3:00 PM
📍 Station 72, 3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374.
🩸 Sign up to donate today by visiting the link in our bio.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Tacoma Fire Department , MultiCare Health System, and Bloodworks Northwest have partnered to launch the first whole blood program in Pierce County. Learn more about the program by visiting the link in our bio.
Contribute to our life-saving whole blood program by donating blood! Appointments are still available for our blood drive this Saturday, March 15th at Station 72. Join our first responders as they roll up their sleeves to give back alongside you.
🗓️ Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - ...3:00 PM
📍 Station 72, 3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374.
🩸 Sign up to donate today: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/90945
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Tacoma Fire Department , MultiCare Health System, and Bloodworks Northwest have partnered to launch the first whole blood program in Pierce County. Learn more about the program at www.centralpiercefire.org/whole-blood-program/
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue have created a Performance Directorate to focus on implementing robust training, safety, professional development, and health and wellness programs for our first responders and administrative staff.
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By pooling our resources and expertise, the Performance Directorate is implementing innovative programs to ensure our members have what they need to better serve the community. Programs include:
Standardized training ensures seamless communication and coordination during emergencies, so there’s no confusion when personnel from the different districts work together.
Our unique training engine academy, Engine 41, allows recruits to work on a fire engine starting day one. With a 2:1 ratio of officers to recruits, the training engine first teaches the recruits textbook curriculum and then they respond alongside our other crews—exposing them to environmental factors and different types of stress during an emergency.
A career development program is being created to provide clear pathways for our team members and the building blocks to grow and succeed in the fire service.
We are creating an internal Health & Wellness Clinic for our members with access to Doctors, Counselors, and a Strength & Conditioning Coach. This proactive approach ensures members’ health is prioritized, offering treatments, physicals, screenings, and comprehensive support from academy to retirement.
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, more cohesive fire service that benefits everyone we serve.
Learn more at https://www.centralpiercefire.org/fireservicecollaboration/
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue have created a Performance Directorate to focus on implementing robust training, safety, professional development, and health and wellness programs for our first responders and administrative staff.
...
By pooling our resources and expertise, the Performance Directorate is implementing innovative programs to ensure our members have what they need to better serve the community. Programs include:
Standardized training ensures seamless communication and coordination during emergencies, so there’s no confusion when personnel from the different districts work together.
Our unique training engine academy, Engine 41, allows recruits to work on a fire engine starting day one. With a 2:1 ratio of officers to recruits, the training engine first teaches the recruits textbook curriculum and then they respond alongside our other crews—exposing them to environmental factors and different types of stress during an emergency.
A career development program is being created to provide clear pathways for our team members and the building blocks to grow and succeed in the fire service.
We are creating an internal Health & Wellness Clinic for our members with access to Doctors, Counselors, and a Strength & Conditioning Coach. This proactive approach ensures members’ health is prioritized, offering treatments, physicals, screenings, and comprehensive support from academy to retirement.
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, more cohesive fire service that benefits everyone we serve.
Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.
Saturday morning a family was driving from Monroe to a farm in Yelm when one of their 3 horses in the trailer suffered a serious accident in the trailer while they were driving on SR 512. They exited the freeway at Pioneer and pulled into a parking lot.
They flagged down a passing Puyallup ...Police Officer and also called 911 for help as the horse was in serious distress in the trailer. PPD officers and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Engine 71 and Engine 73 responded to help.
Atlas was hurt in the trailer and could not move. The family, firefighters, and officers were able to get Atlas free in the trailer. The family had two other horses, Boris and Kenney, who were removed from the trailer so the family could immediately take Atlas to the Tacoma Equine hospital for help.
We called the Washington State Fair and asked if they could have two four-legged guests, Boris and Kenney, for a few hours to help the family in need.
As always, the fair jumped into action and got a stable ready to receive Boris and Kenney.
One of the owners, PPD, and CPF&R walked the horses through town and down to the fair. It was quite the site to see and there were lots of smiles along the way.
The family was contacted a few hours later and Atlas is expected to make a full recovery! Great work to all involved fulfilling our purpose “people helping people”.
Saturday morning a family was driving from Monroe to a farm in Yelm when one of their 3 horses in the trailer suffered a serious accident in the trailer while they were driving on SR 512. They exited the freeway at Pioneer and pulled into a parking lot.
They flagged down a passing Puyallup ...Police Officer and also called 911 for help as the horse was in serious distress in the trailer. PPD officers and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Engine 71 and Engine 73 responded to help.
Atlas was hurt in the trailer and could not move. The family, firefighters, and officers were able to get Atlas free in the trailer. The family had two other horses, Boris and Kenney, who were removed from the trailer so the family could immediately take Atlas to the Tacoma Equine hospital for help.
We called the Washington State Fair and asked if they could have two four-legged guests, Boris and Kenney, for a few hours to help the family in need.
As always, the fair jumped into action and got a stable ready to receive Boris and Kenney.
One of the owners, PPD, and CPF&R walked the horses through town and down to the fair. It was quite the site to see and there were lots of smiles along the way.
The family was contacted a few hours later and Atlas is expected to make a full recovery! Great work to all involved fulfilling our purpose “people helping people”.
Don’t forget to spring your clocks forward one hour before you go to sleep tonight!
Remember, when the time changes, it’s time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
🚨 Smoke and CO alarms should be tested every month.
🚨 Smoke and CO alarms should be ...replaced every 10 years from the manufacture date.
🚨 Ensure that everyone in your home knows what to do if either of these alarms sound.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women in our fire districts. From firefighters to support staff, we honor their strength, dedication, and resilience in serving our community.
Did you know?
🔥 Out of 482 uniformed personnel, 15 are women.
🔥 ...Among them, we have 2 Firefighter/Paramedics, 5 Lieutenants, 2 Lieutenant/Paramedics, and 1 Captain/Paramedic.
🔥 Our fire districts also have 35 women in administrative roles, with 8 serving in leadership positions.
Thank you to the amazing women in our organization and throughout the public safety industry who dedicate themselves every day to keeping our communities safe.