Welcome to West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was created March 1, 2011 with the merger of the Lakewood and University Place Fire Departments. The District provides service to the cities of Lakewood and University Place and contracted services to the Town of Steilacoom.
About Us
Known as Pierce County Fire District No. 3, it was established in 1944. The District now operates using the name of West Pierce Fire & Rescue. The District operates under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) title 52 and is a municipal corporation as defined by law in the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 41.24.010, operating as a junior taxing district.
The District is 31 square miles and serves a population of more than 100,000. WPFR is governed by a Board of five elected officials, Fire Commissioners, who serve six-year terms. The Board appoints a Fire Chief to oversee day-to-day operations.
What We Do
WPFR provides numerous services to the community including fire response, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and transport, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, special operations, fire prevention, inspections, code enforcement, and fire and life safety education.
There are currently six fire stations, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, located strategically throughout its borders.
WPFR is designated a Class 2 fire department through the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau. Fewer than ten fire departments statewide have earned a Protection Class rating of 2 or better. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is the only department in Pierce County with a Protection Class 2 rating.