Public Works 2020 Capital Projects

Emerson Sidewalk Extension Project The Emerson Sidewalk Extension Project will add sidewalks to the South side of Emerson from Alameda to Thelma Gilmur park. This project will also include improving the existing crosswalk at Thelma Gilmur park across Emerson so that becomes a safer crossing situation. This project is funded…

Anti-Racism Proclamation

At the June 9, 2020 regular City Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor’s signature on a proclamation condemning systematic racism and proclaimed the Fircrest City Council’s intention to, “listen, to learn, to be willing to experience discomfort, to collaborate with community partners, and to protect the Constitutional…

A message from Chief Cheesman

Updated 6/5/2020: There is be a scheduled demonstration taking place today and the gathering will begin at TCC at 3:00 pm. The demonstrators will be walking through the streets of Fircrest and into University Place. All indications are that this will be a peaceful event. We are coordinating our response…

Fircrest Blood Drive

Join us in supporting this important cause. When: Thursday, June 4th from 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Fircrest Police Department   at   302 Regent Blvd. To make an appointment, go to signup.com Before you donate be sure to eat well, drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids and bring your picture ID. If you…

Pool Construction and Swim Season Update

Pool Construction and Swim Season Update: Hello Fircrest Residents, I hope you are all staying safe and healthy during the current pandemic. As we approach the time of year when the City would usually be getting ready to open the pool, I want to provide an update on the pool…

Community Event Cancellations

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions and guidelines set out by the Governor’s Safe Start plan, the City of Fircrest has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming summer events. This currently includes the Strawberry Feed and Band Concert (June 28th), Fircrest Picnic and Rod Run…

City Seeks EMS Levy Pro and Con Committee

On April 14th, the City Council authorized a ballot measure for a 6-year Emergency Medical Services Levy to be placed on the August 4th primary ballot. The new EMS levy would remain the same at $.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The City is seeking members of committees to write…

Coronavirus Information

April 15, 2021 – Tot Lot Reminder A reminder that masks are required when at the Tot Lot. Please wear a mask so that the Tot Lot can remain open. Especially with Pierce County getting rolled back to Phase 2, the City Council is very concerned about the spread of…

Public Hearing: Moratorium Extension

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will conduct a public hearing on March 24, 2020, commencing at 7:15 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on a 6-month extension of Ordinance No. 1644 relating to the adoption of a moratorium prohibiting the submission or acceptance of…

Sound Transit Link Extension

Sound Transit has indicated that early planning for the TCC Tacoma Link Extension is scheduled to start around 2039-2041. The Tacoma Link will extend from its terminus in the Hilltop neighborhood to Tacoma Community College, adding six stations. With this extension, the Tacoma Link will connect us to Downtown Tacoma…