Congratulations to the dedicated men and women recently promoted within our organization. We had the privilege of honoring their service, achievements, and expertise during a formal promotional ceremony. This special event allows friends and family to witness the camaraderie within the fire service... and the tradition of excellence upheld by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Division Chief: Logan Kovash
✨ Battalion Chief: Steve Hammond
✨ Captain: Andy Moe & Jeff Pugh
✨ Lieutenant: Jim Bernson
✨ C.A.R.E.S. Manager: Kelly Jones
Just before 7:00 pm, crews were dispatched to reports of a kitchen fire in the North Puyallup area. Engine 71 arrived on scene to find a working fire. Firefighters pulled hoselines and made entry. Thanks to a quick response, the fire was contained to the kitchen. No injuries were
We’re hiring a Journey-Level Mechanic to help keep our fire district’s vehicles and equipment ready for service. This role maintains and repairs fire engines, ladder trucks, medic units, special operations vehicles, and pickups that support emergency response every day. This is a great ...opportunity for an experienced mechanic who wants their work to directly support emergency response and public safety.
- Minimum 5 years of mechanic experience
- Salary: $87,708–$106,128 per year
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee and dependents)
- Retirement pension and 457 plan contributions
- Apply by: February 10th at noon.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpfirewa/jobs/5192232/journey-level-mechanic?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Did you know we offer CPR & First Aid courses on the first Saturday of every month?
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen at work, home, or in public, and early CPR can make a lifesaving difference before first responders arrive. These courses include basic first aid, CPR for adults, ...children, and infants, and how to properly use an AED.
These courses are designed to give community members the skills, knowledge, and confidence to act during an emergency when it matters most.
To sign up and view available classes, visit https://www.centralpiercefire.org/classes/cpr-first-aid-classes/.
Our Seasonal Wildfire Apprentice Program (Crew 6) is returning for a second year, and we’re recruiting for seasonal wildfire apprentices to take on wildfire response this summer.
If you’re looking for challenge, teamwork, and a chance to serve your community, Crew 6 is worth
Our Seasonal Wildfire Apprentice Program (Crew 6) is returning for a second year, and we’re recruiting for seasonal wildfire apprentices to take on wildfire response this summer.
This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground program in partnership with South Pierce Fire & Rescue. You’ll ...train hard, work as part of a tight-knit wildland crew and gain real experience on the fire line. It’s demanding, physical, and built for people who are exploring a future in the fire service. In fact, three Crew 6 members from last season have already been hired full time by other fire agencies since the season ended in September.
If you’re looking for challenge, teamwork, and a chance to serve your community, Crew 6 is worth your attention.
- Applications will be accepted: January 12th – January 26th at noon.
- Pay: $25 per hour, no benefits included.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpfirewa/jobs/5193425/wildfire-apprentice?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
On Friday, Rescue 66 responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a driver who was delivering groceries for an Instacart customer. The driver was thankfully uninjured, but their vehicle was damaged and waiting for a tow, leaving the delivery unfinished.
Without hesitation, the Rescue ...66 crew stepped in, gathered the groceries, and completed the delivery themselves. It was a small gesture that made a big difference for a grateful community member and a reminder that serving our community sometimes means going beyond emergency response.
(The rescue unit shown is labeled “Rescue 61” because it was originally assigned to Station 61. The unit was relocated to Station 66 in October and is now identified as Rescue 66.)
This morning, our crews responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a sedan at 128th St E and Waller Rd E in the Clover Creek area. There were 32 students on the bus at the time of the crash. Six medic units were used to transport 10 students to the hospital with minor ...injuries.
On a typical day, our fire district operates 15 medic units. This single incident used 40% of our available medic unit resources at one time. While crews across the district continued to respond to additional emergencies, calls like this show how quickly resources can be committed when multiple patients need care.
This is why proper staffing, coordination, and placement of resources matter. It ensures we can care for those involved in large incidents while still being ready for the next emergency.
To better meet the needs of our community, we recently relocated one of our engines, which carries a higher water supply than most, to Station 93. This station serves a more rural area of our district where fire hydrants are limited.
While our standard engines carry 500 to 750
To better meet the needs of our community, we recently relocated one of our engines, which carries a higher water supply than most, to Station 93. This station serves a more rural area of our district where fire hydrants are limited.
While our standard engines carry 500 to 750 gallons of ...water and rely on nearby hydrants to maintain a water supply, this engine carries 2,000 gallons of water. This added capacity allows our crews to bring an initial water supply to the scene, even in areas without immediate access to hydrants.
This move helps us improve response capabilities and better serve community members in rural parts of our district.
We’re offering more Safe Sitter classes starting this month!
Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR is a one-day class designed for students in grades 6–8. It is designed to help prepare youth to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
📍 ...Location: Station 71, 902 7th St NW, Puyallup
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
👥 Class size: Limited to 20 students
💲 Cost: $42.98 per student
📅 Upcoming class dates: Saturday, January 24; Saturday, February 28; Saturday, March 21; Saturday, June 27
More dates will be added this spring. Learn more and register at https://www.centralpiercefire.org/classes/safesitter-classes/
In 2025, your firefighters responded to 46,812 calls from 20 staffed stations, equaling 128 emergency calls per day.
From medical emergencies to house fires, we’re here to serve you 24/7, 365 days a year.
We're hosting another Bloodworks Northwest blood drive at Station 72! Help make a life-saving difference in our community by donating blood.
🗓️ Monday, December 22nd
⏰ 9:00 AM to 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/100044
🚨Eastbound SR-512 at Canyon Rd. is fully blocked due to a multiple car collision involving a WSP patrol car.
The Trooper was inside of their vehicle, in traffic, when struck from behind by another car and subsequently caused collisions with other cars.
As of January 1, 2026, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue are officially one fire district. This milestone follows strong community support when voters in Graham and Orting approved the merger on April 22, 2025.
This is an ...important legal milestone, but for our community, much stays the same. You will continue to receive the same high level of service, care, and engagement from your local neighborhood fire stations and the firefighters who know and serve your community.
By coming together, we are moving forward as a stronger, more effective fire service, better positioned to support our members, improve emergency response, and adapt to future needs while keeping people at the center of everything we do.
Thank you to our community members for your continued trust and support.
As of January 1, 2026, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, and Orting Valley Fire & Rescue are officially one fire district. This milestone follows strong community support when voters in Graham and Orting approved the merger on April 22, 2025.
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