Good Morning!
Friday, July 11, 2025
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2025 AVG DIFF
Total: 190 128 +48%
EMS: 151 (79%) 95 (74%) +59%
Fire: 29 (15%) 24 (19%) +21%
Other: 8 (4%) 9 (7%) -11%
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.06 calls per day
As of Monday, June 30, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
HIGH
Updated 07/11/2025
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 07/11/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 07/11/2025
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Stage 2 burn ban, no outdoor burning is permitted, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces, in unincorporated Pierce County. Charcoal in grills, gas and propane grills and heaters, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed if they are on a non-combustible surface.
Effective 07/10/2025 12:00 PM
Lewis County
As of July 1, 2025 outdoor burning is prohibited on all lands regulated by Lewis County EXCEPT FOR recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands. Refer to Lewis County for what is currently allowed
Effective 07/01/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
Rule Burns are temporarily prohibited
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 07/10/2025 06:20 PM by mm
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PCFD #23 MEMBERS

Pierce County Fire District 23 was established in 1967 with stations in Ashford and Elbe. In 2010, District 23 began providing service to the citizens of Lewis County Fire District 17 (Big Creek) by contract - utilizing the Big Creek station and apparatus. In 2009, District 23 purchased the old Department of Natural Resources compound near Alder and converted it into an additional fire station to better serve the citizens in the west end of the district. Our district covers an area of 67 square miles, including the communities of Ashford, Elbe, Alder, and Big Creek. We also provide and receive mutual aid with the surrounding areas of South Pierce Fire & Rescue, Mineral Fire Department, and Mount Rainier National Park.

Command Staff

NAME/RANK RADIO # FIRE RATING MEDICAL RATING
Fire Chief Matt Medford
C87
Fire Officer II
Emergency Medical Technician
Safety Officer Nancy Barker
F862
Safety Officer
Emergency Medical Technician
Lieutenant Andy Sabo
F851
Fire Officer II
Emergency Medical Technician
Chaplain/Lieutenant Joe Koehler
F871
Fire Officer II
Emergency Medical Technician
Lieutenant Scott Beason
F861
Fire Officer II
Emergency Medical Technician
Lieutenant Ashley Walker
F881
Fire Officer II
Emergency Medical Technician

Commissioners

NAME
Claudia Frey
Joe Koehler
Caleb Young
Kate Smith (Administrative Support Assistant)

Volunteer Members

NAME RADIO # FIRE RATING MEDICAL RATING
Brandon Baker
F867
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Zandria Ball
F883
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Gabriel Brzuchalski
F869
Firefighter I
First Aid/CPR
Trinity Cheney
F856
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Tucker Curtis
F857
Firefighter I
Emergency Medical Technician
Veronica Fisher
F868
Firefighter I
Emergency Medical Technician
Josh Hahn
F875
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Mikayla Harden
F879
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Alexis Hoffman-Perron
F859
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Bryan King
F866
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
David Koehler
F874
Firefighter
Emergency Medical Technician
Joseph LeMoine
F865
Firefighter II
Emergency Medical Technician
Beth McQueen
F872
Paramedic
Drew O'Brien
F868
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Damien Sabo
F855
Firefighter
Emergency Medical Technician
Deborah Sabo
F854
Emergency Medical Technician
John Sanfilippo
F858
Support
First Aid/CPR
Audrey Simonson
F876
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Kate Smith
F877
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Jacob Walker
F882
Firefighter
Emergency Medical Technician

Department Certification Statistics

EMS Fire
First Aid/CPR: 2 (7.7%) Support: 1 (3.8%)
Emergency Medical Responder: 0 (0.0%) Firefighter Trainee: 10 (38.5%)
Emergency Medical Technician: 23 (88.5%) Firefighter: 3 (11.5%)
Medic: 1 (3.8%) Firefighter I: 3 (11.5%)
  Firefighter II: 1 (3.8%)
Fire Officer I: 0 (0.0%)
Fire Officer II: 5 (19.2%)