West Pierce Fire & Rescue Achieves Top-Rated Protection Class 2 Rating - wpfr

University Place, WA – West Pierce Fire & Rescue has been awarded a Protection Class 2 rating by the Washington

Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB), making it one of the top-rated fire departments in the state of Washington.

Fewer than ten fire departments statewide have earned a Protection Class rating of 2 or better (with Seattle Fire

Department holding the sole Protection Class 1 rating). West Pierce Fire & Rescue is the only department in Pierce

County with a Protection Class 2 rating.

The WSRB is an independent, non-profit service organization that rates fire departments on their ability to

respond to fires and protect their communities.

The Protection Class rating reflects the WSRB’s evaluation in four major areas:

• Fire Department: Fire stations, apparatus, equipment, personnel, and training

• Fire Safety Control: Code enforcement and community fire safety education

• Water Supply: Capacity, distribution, and maintenance of hydrants and water systems

• Emergency Communications: Emergency dispatch communications systems

Departments are re-evaluated every five years. In 2020, WPFR was given a Protection Class rating of 3.

The new Protection Class rating is a reflection not only of the hard work and commitment of West Pierce Fire &

Rescue, but also of the incredible support from our community. Together, we will continue to raise the bar and

keep our community safe and strong