Good Morning!
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
THIS MORNING: Cloudy, 53°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Tuesday Morning: Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 53°F (Feels like 53°F). Relative Humidity 47%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 1 mph.
Tuesday Afternoon: Broken clouds. Mild. Temperature 68°F (Feels like 68°F). Relative Humidity 30%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 5 mph.
Tuesday Evening: Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 56°F). Relative Humidity 56%. 0% chance of precipitation. South winds at 2 mph.
Tuesday Night: Overcast. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 80%. 0% chance of precipitation. South winds at 3 mph.
Wednesday Morning: Overcast. Cool. Temperature 48°F (Feels like 47°F). Relative Humidity 68%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds at 3 mph.
Wednesday Afternoon: Overcast. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 63%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 4 mph.
Forecast Updated: 4/23/2024 10:00 AM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE | 2024 | AVG | DIFF |
Total: | 80 | 59 | +36% |
EMS: | 52 (65%) | 42 (71%) | +24% |
Fire: | 23 (29%) | 12 (20%) | +92% |
Other: | 5 (6%) | 5 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 0.89 calls per day
As of Sunday, March 31, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 04/23/2024
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 04/23/2024
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 11/06/2023
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/03/2023 12:00 PM
Lewis County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No fire restrictions in effect
Effective 10/03/2023 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/11/2023 01:36 PM by SRB
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Check this page for scheduled community events, training classes, and fire department scheduled trainings. This page will be updated as events are scheduled so check back frequently to find new training opportunities!
Community Events
None scheduled at this time
CPR, First Aid, EMT and Firefighter Classes
None scheduled at this time
Fire Personnel Drill Schedule
- Saturday drills (if scheduled) will be held at Station 23-3, Alder.
- First Monday drills will be held at Station 86 in Elbe.
- All other drills and commissioner meetings will be held at Station 87 in Ashford.
- *Bold drills are required fire personnel drills.
DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR | ||
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JANUARY |
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Saturday | 01/05/2019 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 87 | Fire Department Christmas Party Bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange! |
Matt Medford | ||
Monday |
01/07/2019 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
PPE Inspection/WAC 296-305/ICS Association Meeting at 18:30-19:00. Medford and Sandstrom co-instructing. Drill is required for all responding members. |
Matt Medford |
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Monday |
01/28/2019 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
1st Quarter SCBA - Primary and Secondary Search Drill is Required for Firefighters. |
Scott Beason |
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FEBRUARY |
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Monday | 02/04/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Hazardous Materials Review, ERG, Catch Basins, Decontamination | Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday | 02/25/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ropes and Knots | Matt Medford | ||
MARCH |
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Monday | 03/04/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Behavior, Building Construction, and Flow Paths | Andy Sabo | ||
Monday | 03/25/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Radio Communication Representative from Firecomm may be present |
Matt Medford | ||
APRIL |
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Monday | 04/01/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
Saturday | 04/20/2019 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 86 | Pump Operation Refresher Includes Tenders, Engines, and Trash Pumps |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday | 04/22/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Small Tools and Equipment Includes all hand and power tools we commonly use. |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
04/29/2019 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
2nd Quarter SCBA - Entanglement Drill is Required for Firefighters. Note that drill is at Station 85 |
Andy Sabo |
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MAY |
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Monday | 05/06/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Water Rescue - Lecture | Andy Sabo | ||
Saturday | 05/11/2019 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 85 | Water Rescue Practical Optional but highly recommended for all responding members. |
Andy Sabo | ||
JUNE |
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Monday | 06/03/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | 1-3/4 inch Preconnect Evolutions | Scott Beason | ||
Monday | 06/24/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine and Tender Operations | Lester Sandstrom | ||
JULY |
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Monday | 07/01/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Ground Operations | Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 07/22/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Extrication Lecture | Andy Sabo | ||
Saturday | 07/27/2019 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 85 | Extrication Practical | Andy Sabo | ||
Monday |
07/29/2019 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
3rd Quarter SCBA - Emergency Operations and RIT Drill is Required for Firefighters. |
Ashley Walker |
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AUGUST |
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Monday | 08/05/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Forcible Entry and Breaching | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 08/26/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | EVIP Lecture | Lester Sandstrom | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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Monday | 09/23/2019 | 18:30:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Forward/Reverse Lay Note earlier start time (18:30) |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday | 09/30/2019 | 18:30:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine and Tender Operations Note earlier start time (18:30) |
Andy Sabo | ||
OCTOBER |
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Monday | 10/07/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ground Ladders | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 10/28/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ventilation | Andy Sabo | ||
NOVEMBER |
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Monday | 11/04/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Chimney Fires and Incipient Stage Fires | Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday |
11/25/2019 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
4th Quarter SCBA Also planning for 2020 Drill Schedule. Drill is Required for Firefighters. |
Scott Beason |
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DECEMBER |
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Monday | 12/02/2019 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | MVC Response and Roadway Control | Lester Sandstrom |