Key Peninsula Civic Center Emergency Preparedness

08/15/2026

08/12/2026

HAPPENING MONDAY AUGUST 17th

Pierce County moves to Stage 2 burn ban on Aug. 17
The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in coordination with local fire chiefs, will elevate the burn ban to Stage 2 in unincorporated Pierce County, effective Monday, Aug. 17. Worsening dry conditions, ongoing drought, and increased wildfire risk across the region prompted the change.

Stage 2 prohibits all outdoor burning in unincorporated Pierce County. This includes recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits and fireplaces, land clearing fires, and yard debris burning.

Barbecues that use gas, wood, or charcoal are still allowed when used safely on a non combustible surface.

“Moving to Stage 2 reflects the increasing wildfire risk we’re seeing across Pierce County,” said Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice. “These restrictions can reduce preventable fires, but they only work when everyone does their part. By following the burn ban, residents help protect their neighbors and ensure emergency resources remain available when they’re needed most.”

Violations of the burn ban may result in citations and fines. If fire crews respond to an illegal fire, the responsible party may be billed for the full cost of emergency response, which can be significant given the resources required to protect life and property.

Residents of incorporated Pierce County cities and towns should contact their local jurisdiction for burn requirements.

08/06/2026

Help reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke. Learn simple steps to make a box fan filter ➡️tpchd.org/wildfiresmoke

06/20/2026

We've had a nice stretch of warm, dry weather lately, but those conditions also increase the risk of wildfires. 🔥

Just a reminder that a Stage 1 Burn Ban is in effect for unincorporated Pierce County.

NO
• Yard debris burning
• Land clearing fires

YES
• Gas, charcoal, and wood barbecues
• Small recreational fires in approved fire pits

Help reduce wildfire risk and protect our communities this summer. Learn more at PierceCountyWa.gov/Fire.

06/17/2026

This article shows that Western WA is at high risk for wildfires from July through Sept. come learn how we can help mitigate them on the KP at our June 25th event! Check our Events page!

The likelihood of wildfire in Washington state is high as June begins, along with a forecast for above-average heat all summer. See link below ⬇️

📸 National Interagency Coordination Center, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Natural Resources Canada

06/04/2026

In case you missed it, a Stage 1 Burn Ban is now in effect for unincorporated Pierce County 🔥

NO
• Yard debris burning
• Land clearing fires

YES
• Gas, charcoal, and wood barbecues
• Small recreational fires in approved fire pits

Help reduce wildfire risk and protect our communities this summer!

Learn more: PierceCountyWa.gov/Fire

06/01/2026

A friendly reminder that your fire department sells bike helmets!!

05/07/2026

Your Key Peninsula Fire Department responded to 212 calls during the month of April. 146 of those calls were medical in nature. 39 calls were fire related- either accidental trips from fire alarms or burn complaints or calls to illegal burning. Reminder that June 1st the burn ban will begin. For now, we are still issuing burn permits for piles 10 x 10 and it is still ok to burn as long as your pile is no bigger than a 4x4x6 and you are NOT burning stumps, limbs that are bigger than 4 inches in diameter or milled lumber. One should always have water standing by when burning and a shovel if possible.