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June 12, 2026
Technical Rescue Team Trains with Washington National Guard on Advanced Hoist Rescue Operations
Throughout the month of June, members of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team are partnering with aviation crews assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army…
June 11, 2026
Recognizing Our People: 2025 Meritorious Awards
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue recently had the honor of celebrating the outstanding performance and dedication of our firefighters and administrative staff by giving out Meritorious Awards and recognizing significant years of…
June 8, 2026
Expanding Wildfire Preparedness Efforts for the 2026 Fire Season
As we enter wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is expanding its wildfire preparedness efforts through enhanced firefighter training, community risk reduction programs, and regional partnerships designed to…
June 8, 2026
Our 2025 Annual Report is Now Available
We're proud to announce that our 2025 Annual Report is now available to the community. This report highlights the dedication and accomplishments of our members and district over the past year. Inside, you'll find an overview of…
May 31, 2026
Pierce County Burn Ban Begins June 1, 2026
Press released issued by the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau. Unincorporated Pierce County residents should prepare now for the annual burn ban, which begins at 8 a.m. on June 1, 2026, and remains in effect until further…
May 1, 2026
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Firefighter to Be Added to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Firefighter, Brian Annis-Levings, will be among 204 firefighters nationwide whose names will be permanently added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial during the 45th National Fallen…
April 6, 2026
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Launch Initiative to Prevent Pediatric Window Falls
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR) is partnering with MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital to raise awareness about pediatric window falls and reduce preventable injuries across Pierce County through education,…
February 28, 2026
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Honors 29 Cardiac Arrest Survivors
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR) hosted its second annual Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony on February 28, 2026, at the Washington State Fair Event Center, honoring 29 cardiac arrest survivors from 2025 and recognizing the…
January 26, 2026
Carbon Monoxide (CO): The Invisible Killer
As temperatures drop and households rely more on heaters, fireplaces, and generators, the risk of carbon monoxide exposure increases. Symptoms often resemble seasonal illness, such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue,…
October 13, 2025
Pierce County Blood Program Credited with Saving Young Logger’s Life
On October 10, 2025, 19-year-old Will Mykland and his family reunited with the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, South Pierce Fire & Rescue, and Airlift Northwest crews who saved his life following a devastating logging…
February 24, 2025
Life-Saving Whole Blood Program Launches in Pierce County: First Responders Now Equipped to Provide Immediate Blood Transfusions
On January 24th, 2025, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR) partnered with Tacoma Fire Department (TFD), MultiCare, MultiCare Health Foundation, and Bloodworks Northwest to launch a whole blood program in Pierce County. CPFR…