East Pierce Fire & Rescue has submitted a proposal to add a training facility to Station 116 in Puyallup. The project involves constructing a training tower on an adjacent parcel to the existing fire station. The proposal was issued on September 4, 2026, with public comments due by October 5. Pierce County is the lead agency for the review. The project is classified as a 'CONSULT' under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), indicating it requires public review but not a full environmental impact statement. Residents can submit comments to Pierce County during the comment period. The project aims to improve firefighter training capabilities without requiring a new station location.
Puyallup Fire Station Training Tower Approved
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- ⚠East Pierce Fire & Rescue has submitted a proposal to add a training facility to Station 116 in PuyallupNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The project involves constructing a training tower on an adjacent parcel to the existing fire station“Project: East Pierce Fire & Rescue, Station 116, Training Tower Lead agency: Pierce County Type: CONSULT Applicant: East Pierce Fire & Rescue Description: This proposal entails the addition of a training facility onto the existing fire station on an adjacent parcel.”
- ✓The proposal was issued on September 4, 2026“Issued: 2026-09-04”
- ✓Public comments are due by October 5“Comments due: 2026-10-05”
- ✓Pierce County is the lead agency for the review“Lead agency: Pierce County Type: CONSULT Applicant: East Pierce Fire & Rescue Description: This proposal entails the addition of a training facility onto the existing fire station on an adjacent parcel.”
- ✓The project is classified as a 'CONSULT' under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)“Type: CONSULT”
- ⚠The project requires public review but not a full environmental impact statementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can submit comments to Pierce County during the comment periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project aims to improve firefighter training capabilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project does not require a new station locationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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