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Puyallup Fire Department Hosts National Guard Training

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team trained with Washington National Guard aviation crews from June 12-23, 2026, practicing advanced hoist rescue operations at fire stations in Puyallup. The training included helicopter hoist operations where firefighters coordinated inside aircraft to hoist rescuers and patients from the ground. The drills took place at Station 60 in Puyallup on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with community members advised to avoid flying drones near training areas due to safety concerns. The department is also recruiting for entry-level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions with applications due by August 3, 2026. A new Haz-Mat apparatus will be officially welcomed at a Push-In Ceremony on June 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Station 63, 1704 97th St E, Tacoma.

📄 Source: Central Pierce Fire & Rescue — https://www.centralpiercefire.org/about-us/social-feed/

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue's Technical Rescue Team trained with Washington National Guard aviation crews from June 12-23, 2026Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The training included helicopter hoist operations where firefighters coordinated inside aircraft to hoist rescuers and patients from the ground“Play Watch as members of our Technical Rescue Team work alongside the Washington National Guard during helicopter hoist operations. From coordinating inside the aircraft to hoisting rescuers and patients from the ground, every hoist builds the skills and teamwork needed for hard-to-reach rescues.”
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The drills took place at Station 60 in Puyallup on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Community members were advised to avoid flying drones near training areas due to safety concerns“For the safety of flight crews and our team, please do not fly drones near emergency aircraft or training operations. Even a small drone can create a serious hazard and may force training or emergency operations to stop.”
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The department is recruiting for entry-level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions with applications due by August 3, 2026“We're recruiting for entry-level Firefighter/EMTs and entry-level Firefighter/Paramedics!We're looking for people with courage, compassion, humility, trust, ownership, and a relentless drive to rise to the challenge.Apply at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpfirewa/jobs/5386751/entry-level-firefighter-emt-and-entry-level-...Online applications accepted until Noon on August 3, 2026.”
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A new Haz-Mat apparatus will be officially welcomed at a Push-In Ceremony on June 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Station 63, 1704 97th St E, Tacoma“Join us for a Push-In Ceremony celebrating the arrival of our new Haz-Mat apparatus!...🗓️Thursday, June 25th⏰3:30 PM – 4:30 PM📍Station 63; 1704 97th St E Tacoma, WA 98445The ceremony will be held outside in front of the apparatus bay. We hope to see you there!”