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WELCOME
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. We provide numerous services to our community including fire suppression, emergency medicine and transport, technical rescue, hazardous incidents, fire prevention, inspections and fire and life safety education.
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| SAFE SITTER CLASS WILL BE HELD IN APRIL - REGISTER NOW |  West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold the popular Safe Sitter class in April
Date & Time: April 3, 4, & 5 (Three-day class) 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Mt Cross Lutheran Church 8902 40th St. West
Contact Michelle Johnson: 253-983-4553 or michelle.johnson@westpierce.org
Cost $30 Pre-registration REQUIRED
Description SAFE SITTER is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls age 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children.
SAFE SITTERS learn:
* What to do when a child stops breathing or chokes
* How to call for emergency help
* Basic child care essentialsdiapering, feeding, etc.
* How to entertain children and keep them safe
Young children cannot always communicate their needs or protect themselves. The babysitter must be able to handle whatever situation arises.
REGISTRATION PACKET
Registration Deadline March 28th | | WPFR FEBRUARY 7th Commissioner Meeting - CANCELED | | THE JANUARY 17, 2012, 6:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF WEST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE IS CANCELED. | | NEW Lobby Hours for Station 20 in Lakewood | West Pierce Fire & Rescue announce NEW Lobby Hours for Station 20 located at 10928 Pacific Hwy SW in Lakewood.
Effective March 1, 2012 the new lobby hours will be:
Tuesday-Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Please note the lobby will be closed on Mondays and Tuesday through Thursday between 12 - 1 for lunch.
| | Winter Fire Safety Tips | 
West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the United States Fire Administration, National Fire Protection Association, and Washington State Department of Health recommends these safety tips to prevent winter home fires:
Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period, turn off the stove.
Space heaters need space; keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from each heater.
Check electrical cords often and replace cracked or damaged electrical or extension cords. Do not try to repair them. Do not put any furniture, chairs, or heavy things on cords.
Never use your oven or stovetop to heat your home. They are not meant for this purpose and can be a fire hazard. Also, carbon monoxide (CO) gas from natural gas, propane, and other fuels can kill people and pets.
Do not put your live or cut Christmas tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
Avoid using lighted candles. If you must use candles, place them in sturdy candleholders that wont burn. Put them in places that pets will not knock them over. Extinguish them before going to sleep or when you leave.
If you smoke, use only fire-safe cigarettes and smoke outside. Make sure they are out and not smoldering when you are done.
Winter fires are preventable. Everyone should find out what they need to know to prevent a tragedy and have a safe winter season.
For more information about the causes of winter fires, winter storm fire safety, holiday fire safety, and tips that will help prevent fires in the home, visit the USFA website at www.usfa.fema.gov/winter and the NFPA website at www.nfpa.org/winter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
HIGHLIGHT!
Register for Safe Sitter Class
Students ages 11-13 can now register for our April Safe Sitter Class.
For more information: REGISTRATION PACKET
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