West Pierce Fire & Rescue protects approximately 31 square miles, proudly serving the citizens of Lakewood and University Place. It is a fire district funded separately from the cities.  West Pierce Fire & Rescue was formed in 2011 following a merge of the University Place and Lakewood Fire Departments.

Numerous services are provided to the community including fire suppression, emergency medicine and transport, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency management, disaster preparedness, fire code inspections, investigations, as  well as fire and life safety education.

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West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Jim Sharp

Ernst Hebeisen

W. Scott Kelly

Stephen Murphy

Michael Willy

Mark Viramontes-Giron

Layne Bladow

John Clancy

Curtis Zieseniss

Christine Badger

Chad Erskine

Scott Kelly

Scott Adams

Ryan Mcgrady

Mike Boltz

Michael Dobbs

Hallie Mccurdy

Koree Wick

The Leadership Team at West Pierce Fire & Rescue is responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, and policy development to ensure the effective delivery of emergency services to the community. This team collaborates on critical decision-making related to resource allocation, personnel management, and safety protocols, while also fostering community engagement and education initiatives to enhance public safety and disaster preparedness.

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