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High School Seniors Make A Career Connection At WPFR)

Four local high school seniors made a career connection at WPFR recently. These students were accepted into WPFR's Senior Project Program and were able to get an inside look at a career in the fire service. Each student participated in a ride along with WPFR firefighters. They also spent a day putting on firefighting gear, climbing the 105 ft. aerial ladder, receiving tips on job interview and resume skills, and getting their hands dirty while learning about anatomy and trauma with pig hearts and lungs.

This once in a lifetime experience was enjoyed by all who participated.

Students in the Clover Park and University Place School Districts that will be seniors this fall and are interested in this program can contact their College and Career Counselor or Captain Michelle Johnson at 253-983-4553 or michelle.johnson@westpierce.org.

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

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.