Riverside Fire & Rescue

🚒 Last night just after 7 PM, Riverside crews were dispatched to a working fire off River Road. Contents inside a connex were reported on fire upon arrival, no occupants were inside. With mutual aid support from our friends at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, the fire was knocked down quickly. No injuries were reported and all units were back in service by 9 PM. Thank you to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue for the assist! 🙏

As the sun sets on another year, we’re feeling grateful.

2025 kept us busy serving our community, strengthening relationships with our neighboring agencies, and putting in the training that helps us show up ready when it matters most. We also watched some of our own take the next step into their fire service careers, and welcomed new firefighters as they began theirs.

Here’s to the people we serve, the partners we rely on, and the team that makes it all happen.

Happy New Year from Riverside Fire & Rescue. We’re excited for what’s next in 2026.

🎅🚒 Santa Run Update – Weather Watch 🌧️

Riverside Fire & Rescue will be out next week with our annual Santa Run on December 15, 16 & 17 here in Puyallup! Santa, our crews, and members of Recruit Class Phoenix 9 are looking forward to seeing everyone out in the neighborhoods.

We’re also keeping a close eye on the ongoing heavy rain and flood warnings along the Puyallup River. With this atmospheric river bringing saturated ground, standing water, and higher river levels, some streets may be impacted and conditions could change quickly.

👉 What that means for you:
• Our top priority is community and crew safety.
• Routes and times may be adjusted, postponed, or shortened if flooding or road conditions become unsafe.
• We’ll post same-day updates here if anything changes.

In the meantime, please drive slowly, watch for water over the roadway, and never try to drive through flooded streets. We appreciate your flexibility and can’t wait to bring Santa by—as long as it’s safe to do so.

We’re closely monitoring the wet weather moving through the Puyallup area over the next few days. Forecasts are calling for periods of steady rain, at times heavy, along with some breezy conditions through mid-week.

Free self-fill sandbags are available at the station for anyone who needs them. Bring yourself and a vehicle; we’ll supply the sand and bags. If on-duty staff are available when you arrive, we’re happy to lend a hand with filling.

Please drive carefully in the rain, give yourself extra stopping distance, and avoid driving through standing water. If you have any questions about sandbags or access, feel free to call the station.