BURN BANS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS SERVED BY DISTRICT 23
Good Morning!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
THIS NIGHT: Broken clouds, 51°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Tuesday Night: Broken clouds. Cool. Temperature 51°F (Feels like 51°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 0% chance of precipitation. South winds at 1 mph.
Wednesday Morning: Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 54°F (Feels like 54°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 1 mph.
Wednesday Afternoon: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 66°F (Feels like 66°F). Relative Humidity 67%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 7 mph.
Wednesday Evening: Clear. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 92%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 2 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 49°F (Feels like 49°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 1 mph.
Thursday Morning: Sunny. Cool. Temperature 52°F (Feels like 52°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 1 mph.
Forecast Updated: 10/04/2023 6:00 AM
2023 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2023 AVG DIFF
Total: 319 229 +39%
EMS: 220 (69%) 167 (73%) +32%
Fire: 86 (27%) 44 (19%) +95%
Other: 13 (4%) 18 (8%) -28%
Total in 2022: 372 (1.02 calls/day)
So far in 2023, we've had an average of 1.17 calls per day
As of Saturday, September 30, 2023
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 10/04/2023
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 10/04/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 10/04/2023
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
Burn ban on - Gas and charcoal grills and small cooking fires are allowed. Land clearing and yard waste burns are NOT allowed.
Effective 09/23/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 09/27/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 09/27/2023 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: 10/03/2023 10:00 AM by SRB
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ABOUT PIERCE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #23
THIS SECTION CONTAINS

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.

Tender operations training in Elbe, June 5, 2017

Pierce 23 Fire & Rescue is a combination department, with a paid full-time Fire Chief and a part-time administrative assistant. We currently have approximately 30 volunteer members, including a Training Captain, four lieutenants, a Safety Officer, a Chaplain, Firefighters, EMT's, and support personnel. The department is governed by an elected board of three fire commissioners. Commissioners meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, at 7 pm, at Station 87 in Ashford, and are open to the public.

We typically respond to about 280 calls annually. Our members make themselves available to respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by either responding from home/work or by working standby shifts at the stations. We respond to calls including structural fires, medical emergencies, vehicle collisions, water rescues, technical rescues, wildland fires, and other citizen assistance. We also provide fire and injury prevention and education services to members of the community. Follow the links on the website for more information on our services.

History of the Department

We have been serving the Upper Nisqually Valley for over 50 years. Please click here to read a comprehensive history about the department!