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Members from Orting Valley Fire and Rescue, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, and Graham Fire & Rescue came together last Saturday for the Candy Cane Run, spreading holiday cheer throughout the Orting community. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Orting community for supporting the Orting Food Bank. Your generosity resulted in the donation of 1,700 pounds of food and approximately $300 in cash, all of which will help families in need. ❤️
Are you ready to advance your career? We’re currently recruiting for lateral firefighters!
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least 36 months of full-time, paid firefighter work within the past 60 months. Additionally, candidates must already hold EMT or Paramedic certification and possess both Firefighter I and II certifications.
Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio.
Applications are due online by 5:00pm on January 5th, 2025.
Please join us on Thursday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. (Pacific) for a LIVE Q&A with our Fire Chief where we will share a brief overview of the department, the benefits of working with us, along with live questions from attendees.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87246003666?pwd=jpYHnYblezpZZimj6fCtfJIUtyCaaa.1
Meeting ID: 872 4600 3666
Passcode: 073162
This session will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to everyone who has applied by December 20th.
In November, your firefighters and paramedics responded to 2,978 emergency incidents from 15 fully staffed stations—an average of 99.2 calls per day! 🚒🚑
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue deeply appreciates the communities we serve. Thank you for showing your support during the holiday events our dedicated firefighters have been a part of this season. 🚒
Thank you, @aranan.photography for capturing our Santa crew at the @puyallupmainstreet Santa Parade!
In July of 2024, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, @graham_fire_rescue, and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue were awarded a $250,000 Federal Grant that allows the district to purchase and install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in homes across our service area. This grant also supports community education efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of CO poisoning.
December 11th marks the one-year anniversary since the tragic loss of an Evergreen State College student to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Since carbon monoxide is virtually undetectable without an alarm, our district is committed to educating the community about the symptoms and risks of CO poisoning and highlighting the proactive steps we are taking to prevent such tragedies.
Learn more information about this program by visiting https://www.centralpiercefire.org/co/. Also, watch for an interview with our Public Educator, Courtney Thompson on @fox13seattle tonight between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Congratulations to the dedicated men and women recently promoted within our organization. We had the privilege of honoring their service, achievements, and expertise during a formal promotional ceremony. This special event allows friends and family to witness the camaraderie within the fire service and the tradition of excellence upheld by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Deputy Chief: Kevin Berdan and Adam Jackson
✨ Captain: Capt. Stedman
✨ Lieutenant: Lt. Berdan, Lt. Brizendine, Lt. Brunton, Lt. Cuthbert, Lt. Franz, Lt. Martinazzi, Lt. Marzolf, Lt. Richardson, Lt. Smith, Lt. Vlasenko, and Lt. Waddell
✨ Payroll Analyst: Jadyn Hatch
We’re currently recruiting for lateral firefighters!
If you have a passion for helping others, thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment, and find fulfillment in serving the community, you are the person we are looking for! Join our fire family today. Our department serves amazing communities and has so much to offer.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least 36 months of full-time, paid firefighter work within the past 60 months. Additionally, candidates must already hold EMT or Paramedic certification and possess both Firefighter I and II certifications.
Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio.
Applications are due online by 5:00pm on January 5th, 2025.
We love growing connections with our community! There were smiles and thumbs up all around from the Meeker Elementary School kindergarteners as they watched Firefighter Nelson gear up and learn how firefighters serve as community helpers. 🚒
The best way to spread holiday cheer...
Is to join us this Friday, December 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm for some winter fun at the Station 40 Open House! ❄️🚒
Explore our fire engines and medic unit, warm up with hot cocoa, take a photo with Santa, meet the crews who serve your community, decorate festive ornaments, write a letter to Santa, tour the station, and more!
In honorable memory of Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, Sgt. Mark Renninger, and Officer Greg Richards.
Fifteen years later, words still fail to capture the depth of pain and grief felt by the police and fire community as we honor the memory of these four individuals and the tragic act of violence that claimed their lives. In their honor, we dedicate ourselves daily to supporting their loved ones, caring for each other, and strengthening our community. 💙
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We wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍽️
Like every day, 74 Firefighters and Paramedics are on duty staffing fourteen fire stations. They’re ready to serve our community no matter what emergency may arise.
Don’t let your holiday dinner go up in flames! 🔥
Are you deep-frying a turkey this year? Follow these tips:
▪️Ensure your turkey is completely defrosted
▪️Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
▪️Make sure your oil doesn’t exceed 350 degrees
▪️Shut off the gas before removing the turkey
▪️Slowly remove your turkey from the pot and enjoy with friends and family!
We hope you have a fun and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃
Planning to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving? Keep these tips in mind to ensure your turkey turns out perfectly fried, not flame-broiled! 🔥🦃
▪️Completely thaw your turkey before placing it in hot oil.
▪️Place your fryer on a flat, stable, non-combustible surface away from the home and other structures.
▪️Don’t overfill your pot with oil or exceed 350 degrees.
▪️Turn off the burner before removing your turkey.
If the oil boils over, do not add water. Instead, cover the pot with a metal lid and turn off the heat. When in doubt, use a fire extinguisher or call 911. For a safer option, consider roasting, smoking, or grilling your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue will be hosting an Open House at Station 40 on December 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. We hope you’ll join us for some winter fun! Stay tuned for more information.
Weather Alert ⚠️
High winds are expected to sweep through the Pierce County region today, beginning at 2:00pm. The US National Weather Service in Seattle, Washington, has issued a High Wind Warning until 6:00am Wednesday morning. Please use caution while driving and avoid any downed power lines, as they could be energized. If you lose power during the storm, do not run a generator, BBQ, or other Carbon Monoxide producing equipment in your home.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue recently held a Meritorious and Years of Service Awards Ceremony celebrating the outstanding performance and dedication of our firefighters and administrative staff. Please join us in congratulating our members on their well deserved milestones and recognitions. Award recipients for the night included:
Meritorious Awards
✨ Community Service Award – Courtney Thompson
✨ Special Unit Citation – Chief Benning, Capt. Hammond, Capt. Sobole, Capt. Verellen, Lt. Johnson, FF Craig, FF Grabinski, Capt. Lucas, Capt. Tchobanoff, Lt. Weigley, Lt. Yarbrough, Lt. Bernson, FF/PM George, and FF Schmidt
✨ Award of Excellence – Lt. Waddell, Capt. Girt, FF/PM Baca, Monica Lesser, Erika McInnis, FF Graybeal, Lt. Howell, Capt. Farris, Lt. Noll, and Bryan Workman
Years of Service Awards
✨ 5 Years – Lt. Cable, FF Clark, FF Cotter, Lt. Cuthbert, FF/PM DeVeglio, FF Devine, Lt. Dormaier, FF Dorsey, FF/PM Gundermann, FF Johnston, FF/PM Kavanaugh, FF Kousettis, Lt. Lambert, FF/PM Leezy, Lt. Lengel, FF Levenseller, FF Mangan, FF/PM Moor, FF Murray, FF/PM Patterson, FF/PM Phan, FF Pfeiffer, FF Reinke, FF Richmond, FF Severe, Lt. Snyder, FF Teyssedre, FF Thompson, FF/PM Tovar, Suzi Washo, FF White, Lt. Wilson, and Jackie Wood
✨ 10 Years – Lt. Fieldman, AC Gibson, Capt. Harruff, FF Helley, FF Holland, Kim Kemp, Lt. Martinazzi, Lt. McAfee, FF/PM McFadden, FF Parmelee, Tanya Robacker, Sam Simanjuntak, and Commissioner Steve Stringfellow
✨ 15 Years – FF Bellerive, FF Bragg, FF Cook, Lt. Denman, MSO/Lt. Franz, FF/PM Holm, Lt. James, Capt. Kuzaro, FF Lamie, Capt. Luke, FF/PM McAlindon, Lt. Ragsdale, Capt. Reid, Lt. Rioux, FF Segobia, FF Smith, Lt. Smith, Lt. Stolenberg, Lt. Taylor, Lt. Toft, Lt. Weigley, FF/PM Willadson, and Linda Workman
✨ 20 Years – Capt. Auvil, FF/PM Christianson, Lt. Durant, Capt. Farris, FF Gilkey, FF/PM Gough, Lt. Hash, Lt. Hollstrom, Diane Hyatt, FF/PM Irwin, Lt. Johnson, FF Kamke, Lt. Kamke, BC Kovash, FF Long, FF McGrath, Patrick Merriman, Lt. Noll, Capt. O’Toole, FF Sokolov, Lt. Stueve, Capt. Tchobanoff, Capt. Verellen, and FF/PM Wagner
Awards continued in comments:
In October, your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,210 emergency incidents from 15 fully staffed stations—an average of 103.5 calls per day! Of those calls, 111 were dispatched as fires. 🚒🚑
Happy Veterans Day to the brave men and women who have served our country. Today and always, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue honors you and your families. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Our C Shift Engine 41 Academy firefighters marked the end of their final probationary shift by preparing dinner for their crew.
Cooking a meal for the crew on the last day of probation is more than a tradition for a probationary firefighter. It’s a symbol of gratitude, teamwork, and camaraderie. It is a way of saying `thank you` to those who guided, challenged, and supported them throughout the journey, marking the start of a lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood in service.
Meeker Elementary had its annual Kindergarten field trip to Station 73. The students enjoyed a fire engine tour and learned about fire safety. Thank you for taking the time to visit our crew and learn about Central Pierce Fire & Rescue! 🚒