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🚒 Station Spotlight: Station 71
Since opening in 1992, Station 71 has served the downtown Puyallup community. It is staffed 24/7 with six firefighters who are ready to respond.
Station 71 is home to:
🔥 Engine 71 – Staffed with three firefighters/EMTs
🚑 Medic 71 – Staffed with a firefighter/paramedic and a firefighter/EMT
🚨 Deputy Fire Marshal
🛟 Houses one of our two Water Rescue Teams ... See MoreSee Less
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Just before 4:00 PM, crews responded to a reported fire at Rainier View Christian Church near the intersection of Spanaway Lake Loop Rd S and Tule Lake Rd S in the Parkland area.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire in the roof of the building. Crews quickly brought the fire under control and have since extinguished it.
Church staff safely evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
Crews remain on scene conducting overhaul operations and assessing the extent of the damage. ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning around 9:45 AM, crews responded to a house fire in the 11500 block of Ainsworth Ave. S in the Parkland area. Upon arrival, firefighters found a working fire in the kitchen and quickly deployed hoselines for an offensive fire attack. Thanks to a quick response, crews extinguished the fire by 10:20 AM
Firefighters rescued two dogs and two cats from the home. One dog was provided oxygen through a pet oxygen mask on scene.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you spotted this rescue unit around town?
This is our backup Special Operations Unit (SOU), currently serving as Rescue 66 while Clyde, our primary rescue rig, is in the shop for preventive maintenance.
The SOU has deep roots in our community. Originally built for the Puyallup Fire Department and housed at Station 1, it served as the department’s first dedicated rescue vehicle, carrying hydraulic rescue tools for vehicle extrications and other technical rescue incidents. When specialized equipment was needed, the station’s engine crew would cross-staff the unit and respond.
The SOU was also equipped with a generator capable of providing partial backup power to critical facilities such as Good Samaritan Hospital and City Hall during emergencies.
While technology and equipment have evolved over the years, rigs like this helped lay the foundation for the technical rescue capabilities we rely on today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Three Central Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters deployed on Brush 42 to assist with the OIE Fire near Benton City late Sunday night.
Our members are working alongside firefighters from across the state to support ongoing suppression efforts, strengthen containment lines, and extinguish remaining hot spots.
Please keep the communities impacted by this fire and the firefighters working on the incident in your thoughts. We are proud of our members' service and look forward to their safe return. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, our Technical Rescue Team trained alongside the Washington National Guard, strengthening the partnership and specialized skills needed to respond to complex rescue emergencies. By working together in realistic scenarios, both agencies improve their ability to safely reach and rescue patients in remote locations, difficult terrain, and areas with limited access.
As a reminder, technical rescue helicopter training will continue at Station 60 tomorrow, June 16, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Community members may see and hear increased helicopter activity throughout the day as emergency responders and Washington National Guard personnel conduct planned training operations in the area.
For the safety of flight crews and our team, please do not fly drones near emergency aircraft or training operations. Even a small drone can create a serious hazard and may force training or emergency operations to stop. ... See MoreSee Less
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