Good Afternoon!
Friday, July 18, 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 07/18/2025
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 07/18/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 07/18/2025
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
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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Monday |
01/06/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 1st Quarter; Heat/Cold Stress; Rehab Training |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 01/13/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 01/20/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Respiratory Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
01/27/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Refresher - Lecture Required for all department members |
Ashley Walker |
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FEBRUARY |
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| Monday | 02/03/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Pre-fire Planning - Lecture | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 02/10/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 02/17/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical - Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
02/24/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Refresher - Road Test; PPE Inspections Required for all department members |
Ashley Walker |
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MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/03/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Pre-fire Planning Practical - Site Walkthroughs | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 03/10/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 03/17/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pharmacology | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/24/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Firefighting Refresher - Part 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 03/31/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Firefighting Refresher - Part 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/07/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Incident Management/Small Tools | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 04/14/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/21/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Altered Mental Status/Neuro | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 04/28/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Drill - Wildland Operations (Tenders & Brush Truck Ops/portable water tanks/hand tools) | Ashley Walker | ||
MAY |
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| Monday | 05/05/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Technical Rescue: Water Rescue Operations NOTE: Drill is at Station 85! |
Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 05/12/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 05/19/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - BLS - Infant & Child BCLS, Airway, SGA | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/26/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill Memorial Day |
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JUNE |
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Monday |
06/02/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 2nd Quarter: Search and Resue/ Maydays |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 06/09/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/16/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Endocrine System Emergencies/Abdominal Pain | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/23/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Medvac training: Lifeflight | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 06/30/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Operations -Hose Lays (Forward/Reverse) | Ashley Walker | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/07/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Vehicle Extrication | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 07/14/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/21/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Patients with Special Considerations with Medical Extrication | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/28/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Ops: Vehicle Fire Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
AUGUST |
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Monday |
08/04/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 3rd Quarter: Hands-on hose drill |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 08/11/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/18/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up, Medical MCI, or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 08/25/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Ops: Structure Fire Operations above ground operations (2+ story structures) |
Ashley Walker | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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| Monday | 09/01/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday | - | ||
| Monday | 09/08/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/15/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Behavioral Emergencies/Overdose | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/22/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Ops: Water shuttling and hydrants | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 09/29/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ladders and Ventilation: hands-on | Ashley Walker | ||
OCTOBER |
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Monday |
10/06/2025 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 4th Quarter - Annual Knowledge Test/Salvage procedures |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 10/13/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 10/20/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Medical Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 10/27/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Hazmat Awareness/Ops - refresher training (lecture/hands-on) | Ashley Walker | ||
NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/03/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Asbestos training/Noise and hearing loss prevention | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 11/10/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/17/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/24/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire extinguishers/electrical emergencies/Chimney Fires | Matt Medford | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/01/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ropes and Knots | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 12/08/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/15/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical/Legal Issues & Report Writing | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/22/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill | - | ||
| Monday | 12/29/2025 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill | - | ||
