05/29/2026
We respond to an average of 128 emergency calls per day. From medical calls to house fires, we’re here 24/7 to protect lives and save property. Here’s a quick look at a few of the calls we responded to over the last two weeks:
5/16/26 at 2:30 PM
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Release
Crews were dispatched to reports of a CO alarm sounding in the 4500 block of 176th St E in the Frederickson area. Upon arrival, E95 heard an alarm going off inside the home. The resident was not home, so crews made entry and quickly noticed CO levels rising on their gas monitors. E95 donned SCBAs and re-entered the home to investigate further. Crews found readings of 250 PPM of CO in multiple areas of the home, along with a strong exhaust odor throughout the residence. E95 opened doors and windows to ventilate the home. Once CO readings reached 0 PPM, crews closed the home and waited 10 minutes before making entry again. Upon re-entry, readings remained at 0 PPM.
The crew was able to contact the resident and learned they had warmed up their vehicle for approximately 15 minutes outside the garage with the garage door open, then closed the garage door and left for the day. No gas service was connected to the home, and no other obvious sources of CO were identified during the investigation.
This is a great reminder to make sure you have working smoke and CO alarms in your home.
Response: 1 unit total, including 1 fire suppression unit.
5/17/26 at 4:57 AM
Garage Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 7700 block of 42nd Ave E in the Puyallup area. E67 arrived on scene to find a two-story home with smoke coming from the edges of the garage door and roof vents of the attached garage. Crews quickly stretched hose lines and began fire suppression efforts.
Once the fire was extinguished, crews ventilated the structure and ensured there was no extension into the home. The homeowner was able to reoccupy the house. No injuries were reported.
Response: 13 units total, including 6 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.
5/17/26 at 3:33 PM
Vegetation Fire
E68 was dispatched to reports of a brush fire in the 6300 block of 116th Ave E in the South Hill area. The crew arrived on scene to find homeowners and neighbors extinguishing burning bushes with a garden hose. E68 stretched a hose line and completed extinguishment using 53 gallons of water and foam. The homeowner stated they were using a w**d burner to kill crabgrass in the lawn when they got too close to nearby bushes, causing them to catch fire.
This is a great reminder that even after periods of rain, vegetation can dry out quickly and wildfires can spread rapidly.
Response: 1 unit total, including 1 fire suppression unit.
5/21/26 at 8:34 PM
Dryer Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a structure fire in the 11000 block of Park Ave S in the Parkland area. E61 arrived on scene to find a three-story apartment complex with nothing showing. Crews searched the building and discovered a dryer fire on the second floor. They quickly stretched a hose line and began fire suppression efforts.
E61 removed the dryer from the unit and discovered the fire had burned into the wall. Crews removed a small section of drywall to confirm there was no extension. Once confirmed, crews ventilated the area.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
5/24/26 at 4:56 PM
Residential Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a residential fire in the 20600 block of 94th Ave E in the Graham area. Crews arrived on scene to find a two-story house with light smoke showing. E91 stretched a hose line and completed a 360-degree assessment, locating a working fire.
Crews quickly began fire suppression efforts. The fire was extinguished using a minimal amount of water, and crews then ventilated the structure. The Pierce County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
Response: 13 units total, including 6 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 4 command/support units.
5/25/26 at 9:53 AM
Shed Fire
Crews were dispatched to reports of a shed fire in the 8600 block of 234th Ave E in the Graham area. E94 arrived on scene to find a small, detached shed with light smoke showing. Crews stretched a hose line and began fire suppression efforts.
The shed's floor was lifted to gain access to the fire. The homeowner stated they had been using a w**d torch near the base of the shed when they noticed smoke coming from underneath and called 911.
Response: 5 units total, including 3 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 1 command/support unit.
