What a blast day one at the Pierce County Fair was! 🎡🌽

Who’s ready for day two?! Our firefighters are ready to connect with you. Swing by our booth to win some swag, join in on the games, and say hello!

Remember to tag us in your Pierce County Fair photos so we can share them on our accounts. 🚒 ...

National Night Out 2025 was one to remember! Crews across the district joined in the fun, celebrating safety and community partnerships. Thank you to our wonderful communities for including us in your festivities! See you next year. 🚒🤗 ...

In the afternoon of May 17, 2025, Battalion Chief 94, Engine 94, Engine 96, Medic 96, and Medical Services Officer 62 were dispatched to reports of a man in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, crews immediately began advanced life support measures. The patient, Steven, was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

On Sunday, July 20, our crews had the meaningful opportunity to reunite with Steven and his family—the cardiac arrest survivor they helped save. During the visit, firefighters learned that Steven had been working in the yard with his family when he suddenly collapsed. A quick-thinking neighbor jumped the fence and began CPR, playing a crucial role in his survival.

The visit also gave crews time to reflect on how grateful they are to the community for supporting our fire district—ensuring that these critical resources are available and enabling timely responses like this one. We are seeing the positive impact of that support firsthand. Life-saving outcomes like Steven’s are a powerful reminder of what community support makes possible.

These reunions offer a sense of closure and renewed purpose for everyone involved. We’re thankful to our Chaplain for helping coordinate these special moments, and to Steven’s family for visiting the station.

Community members trained in CPR are often the first link in the chain of survival. Visit the link in our bio to sign up for a CPR class today. ...

Last week, Crew 6, our wildfire hand crew, supported South Pierce Fire & Rescue on a 1-acre wildfire near the Rainier Railroad Tracks and Mashel River in Eatonville.

Since being placed in service at the beginning of July, Crew 6 has already responded to over 15 wildfire-related incidents, providing much needed support during a busy start to fire season.

As community members may remember from previous posts, Crew 6 is part of a pilot program launched this year to strengthen local wildfire response. In just a few short weeks, the program has already proven its value, and we’re proud of the work this team is doing to protect our communities. ...

In the evening of June 3, 2025, Battalion Chief 94, Engine 94, Engine 64, Medic 94, and Medical Services Officer 62 responded to a cardiac arrest call. Upon arrival, all units initiated advanced life support measures. The patient, Ruth, was transported to a local hospital for continued medical care.

On Thursday, July 17, our crews had the meaningful opportunity to reconnect with Ruth, the cardiac arrest survivor they helped save. Reunions like these offer a sense of closure and hope for both the responders and the individuals they assisted. We`re deeply thankful to our Chaplain for making these reunifications possible, and to the family for taking the time to visit the station.

Community members trained in CPR are often the first step in the chain of survival. Visit the link in our bio to sign up for a CPR class today. ...

Last Friday, we responded to a vegetation fire that prompted an evacuation notice in the Graham area. The fire began near 289th St E and S Creek Rd E (near 304th & Mountain Hwy) and grew to 3–5 acres. Due to dry conditions, and in coordination with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice was issued out of an abundance of caution, impacting approximately 5–7 nearby homes.

By Friday evening, a fire line had been established, and the evacuation notice was reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready). The final fire size was updated to 9.4 acres, and the evacuation notice was fully lifted on Sunday afternoon.

Multiple agencies assisted in containing the fire, including South Pierce Fire & Rescue, @riverside_fire_and_rescue, @westpiercefire, @eastpiercefire, @gig_harbor_fire_medic_one, and @washdnr.

Aerial suppression units and ground crews, including Crew 6, our wildfire hand crew, played a key role, allowing our fire engines and medic units to remain available for other emergencies across our fire district.

As wildfire season continues, please be sure to:
🚨 Become familiar with evacuation levels, what each level means, and what actions you should take at each level.
🚨 Know where to get emergency information: Sign up for Pierce County ALERT, follow your local fire service, law enforcement, and emergency management agencies on social media, and look at information available on apps like PulsePoint and WatchDuty.
🚨 Always follow current burn bans and burning regulations. ...

RETIREMENT – Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Andy McAfee for his 30 years of dedicated service! After moving from Bellingham to Milton in 1989, Andy began his fire service journey as a volunteer with Milton Fire while attending the fire program at Bates Tech, earning his A.S. in Fire Science. He was promoted to Captain before becoming Volunteer Fire Chief at Riverside Fire & Rescue in 1995, and was hired as full-time Fire Chief in 1997.

His dedication to professional growth included earning an A.A. in Fire Command Administration from Pierce College, a B.A. in Business from WGU, and completing both the CFO and EFO programs.

In 2012, Andy joined Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, and in 2017, became a Training Lieutenant, where he finished out a remarkable career in service and leadership.

In this next chapter of life, Andy looks forward to riding his motorcycle, spending time with loved ones, and traveling the country with his wife, Chris.

Congratulations, Andy, we wish you nothing but the best in retirement! ...

Update 7/20 at 2:45 pm - The level 1 evacuation advisory has been lifted for the brush fire located near S Creek Rd E and 289th St E. Fire crews remain on scene.

Update 7/19 at 7:00 am - Crews remained on-scene overnight extinguishing hotspots. The fire is 100% contained. Crew 6 will return to the scene this morning to assist with overhaul (checking for hidden fires and embers burning within the root systems). The level 1 evacuation (Be Ready) notice remains in effect. We will update this post when it is lifted.

Update 7/18 at 6:20 pm - The evacuation level for the brush fire off 289th Street E and S Creek Rd E (near 304th and Mountain Highway) has been reduced to a level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice. Please continue to be aware of the danger in your area and monitor our social media for information.

A level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice is in place for the area north of 289th Street E and S Creek Rd E in Graham (see red outline area on the map). Under a level 2 notice, community members should pack to leave at any moment, and those with special circumstances should consider evacuating now.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, South Pierce Fire & Rescue, and the @washdnr crews are working to extinguish a large 3-5 acre fire near 289th St E and S Creek Rd E. Aerial suppression units are making water drops, and crews have established a fire line around the fire. ...

Crews are on-scene of a commercial fire that has spread to nearby vegetation in the 21200 block of Mountain Hwy E in Spanaway. All employees evacuated the building. Mountain Hwy is blocked in both directions while crews work to extinguish the fire. Please avoid the area. ...