Bicyclists are required to wear helmets when riding in unincorporated Pierce County and in many cities.
The following public agencies and non-profit organizations sell properly-fitted bike and multi-sport helmets at very affordable prices (most models are less than $12). Please see the list below to find a location near you.
You may wish to call ahead to confirm availability, fitting times, and payment methods (most locations accept only cash payments).
DuPont Fire
3196 Shaw Street, DuPont
(253) 964-6871
Fitting time: By appointment only
East Pierce Fire & Rescue
18421 Old Buckley Highway, Bonney Lake
Contact: Dina Sutherland
(253) 863-1800
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Station 51
6711 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor
Contact: Trudy Holsinger
(253) 851-5111
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One
Headquarters Station
10222 Bujacich Road NW, Gig Harbor
Contact: Michelle Spencer
(253) 851-3111
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Graham Fire and Rescue
Headquarters Station
23014 70th Avenue East, Graham
Contact: Bonni Mielbrecht
(253) 847-8811
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Key Peninsula Fire District 16
Headquarters Station
8911 Key Peninsula Highway KPN, Lakebay
Contact: Vanessa Taylor
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lakewood Fire District 2
10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood
Contact: Jenny Sharp or Hallie McCurdy
(253) 582-4600
Fitting time: By appointment only
Good Samaritan
1401 East Main Street, Puyallup
(253) 697-7385
Fitting time: Thursdays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Puyallup Riverside Fire & Rescue
4114 56th Avenue East, Puyallup
Contact: Jim Osborne
(253) 922-5644
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
17520 22nd Avenue East, Spanaway
Contact: Mary Merdian
(253) 538-6491
Fitting time: By appointment only
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Center for Childhood Safety
1112 South 5th Street (corner of 5th & L), Tacoma
Contact: Allison Cerny
(253) 403-1234
Fitting time: Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
University Place Fire Department
3631 Drexler Drive W, University Place
Contact: Michelle Johnson or Matt Owen
(253) 564-1623
Fitting time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Yelm Fire Department #2
709 Mill Road, Yelm
Contact: Rhonda Civiletti
(360) 458-2799, ext. 22
Fitting time: By appointment only