Fire Training, Burn Ban, and Lifesaving Story

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  Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR) announced Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training for crews from July through October 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The training prepares firefighters and paramedics for large-scale emergenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  CPFR also confirmed a Stage 2 Burn Ban took effect August 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Stage 2 Burn Ban restricts outdoor burning in the districtNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  On July 18, CPFR responded to a cardiac arrest“On July 18, our crews were dispatched to a cardiac arrest.”
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  Bystanders Jackie and Ethan performed CPR and used an AED“Jackie noticed a group of people gathered around Vincent, she quickly recognized that he was unresponsive and that CPR needed to begin. She stepped in and started lifesaving care while Ethan retrieved an AED and helped perform CPR.”
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  Jackie and Ethan earned Citizen Lifesaving Awards“Jackie and Ethan were also recognized with Citizen Lifesaving Awards for their actions that day.”
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  CPFR crews later reunited the pair with Vincent, the patientNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  CPFR crews thanked Jackie and Ethan for their quick actions“Jackie and Ethan were also recognized with Citizen Lifesaving Awards for their actions that day.”
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  CPFR logged 3,883 emergency calls in AugustNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  CPFR averaged 125 calls daily in August“Your firefighters and paramedics responded to 3,883 emergency calls in August.🚒 Avg. 125.2 calls per day🔥 6% fire related🚑 78% EMS related🚨 16% other ... See MoreSee Less 1 day ago View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) · Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) Share on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) View Comments Like reaction Love reaction Haha reaction Reactions: 33 Shares: 1 Comments: 0 0 CommentsComment on Facebook Please join us in welcoming Helan Yi and Emily Dervin to our team!Helan Yi – C.A.R.E.S. RNHelan has been an RN for 12 years, mostly spent at St. Joseph Medical Center. She is married and is a mom of two. Their family also includes their Goldendoodle pup, Benji. Outside of work, her free time is spent being a mom, getting in her Orangetheory workouts, and shopping! She is excited to join CPFR and have the opportunity to work alongside Kelly in the C.A.R.E.S. program.Emily Dervin - Administrative Assistant 1 - Accounting ClerkEmily has spent the past 11 years working for Wild Waves in t”
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  78% of CPFR's emergency calls in August were EMS-related“🚑 78% EMS related🚑”
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  New hires Helan Yi and Emily Dervin joined the team this weekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.