Central Pierce Fire & Rescue opened its newly renovated Station 60 last month, and with it a state-of-the-art training tower that is the only one of its kind in the department.
The tower, located at 17520 22nd Ave E. in Spanaway, will provide indoor fire training to firefighters from its stations in Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Parkland, Midland, Elk Plain and Summit.
The tower could also help other Pierce County fire departments.
“It’s a huge advantage for not only Central Pierce but for surrounding districts,” said Woody Juarez, assistant chief of training. “We can conduct all of our own training where it needs to be. Ultimately, the benefit goes to the citizens.”