Good Morning!
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
THIS EVENING: Cloudy, 44°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Monday Evening: Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 40°F). Relative Humidity 69%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds at 6 mph.
Monday Night: Overcast. Chilly. Temperature 39°F (Feels like 37°F). Relative Humidity 80%. 0% chance of precipitation. South winds at 4 mph.
Tuesday Morning: Cloudy. Chilly. Temperature 41°F (Feels like 38°F). Relative Humidity 72%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds at 5 mph.
Tuesday Afternoon: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Temperature 49°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 52%. 1% chance of precipitation. West winds at 7 mph.
Tuesday Evening: Broken clouds. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 79%. 5% chance of precipitation. West winds at 2 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Chilly. Temperature 33°F (Feels like 33°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 2 mph.
Forecast Updated: 4/16/2024 2:00 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 04/16/2024
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 04/16/2024
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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| Monday | 01/03/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | New Equipment and Drill Topics for 2022 | Matt Medford | ||
| Friday | 01/07/2022 | 17:30:00 - 19:30:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 01/08/2022 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 87 | District Holiday Gathering | - | ||
| Monday | 01/17/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Hemorrhage and Shock Also MLK Jr. Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 01/24/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | EVIP Annual Refresher - Lecture | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 01/31/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | EVIP Annual Refresher - Road Test | Ashley Walker | ||
FEBRUARY |
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| Monday | 02/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Gear Inspection and WAC 296-305 | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 02/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also Valenties Day |
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| Monday | 02/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Trauma Patient Assessment Also Presidents Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
02/28/2022 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
1st Quarter SCBA |
Andy Sabo |
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MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | ALS Assist | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Daylight Savings Time begins on 3/13 |
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| Monday | 03/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Trauma and Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/28/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | ALS Assist All EMTs please try to attend |
Beth McQueen | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/04/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Chainsaw Operations - Lecture | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 04/11/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/18/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Soft Tissue and Extremity Injuries Also Easter Monday and Tax Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 04/25/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine Company Operations | Matt Medford | ||
MAY |
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| Monday | 05/02/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/09/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 05/16/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - Adult BCLS, Airway, SGA, NTG, ECG | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/23/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/30/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday | - | ||
JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/06/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Second Quarter SCBA | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 06/13/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/20/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Head and Spine Injuries with Extrication/SMR Also Juneteenth |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/27/2022 | 18:30:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Water Rescue Note earlier start time |
Andy Sabo | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/04/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Independence Day Holiday | - | ||
| Monday | 07/11/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/18/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Environmental Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/25/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Tender Operations | Matt Medford | ||
AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/01/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland pumps | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 08/08/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/15/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up or Trauma MCI/Traige or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 08/22/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Hose and Pumping | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 08/29/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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| Monday | 09/05/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday | - | ||
| Monday | 09/12/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/19/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Chest and Abdominal Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/26/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/03/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ground Ladders | - | ||
| Monday | 10/10/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day |
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| Monday | 10/17/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - OB-GYN Emergencies | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday |
10/24/2022 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Search and Rescue & Quarterly SCBA |
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| Monday | 10/31/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Trunk or treat Pub Ed event Also Halloween |
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NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Extrication | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 11/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/28/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Chainsaws | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/05/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Scene Size Up | - | ||
| Monday | 12/12/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/19/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Geriatric Patient Considerations | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/26/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Christmas Day Observed Holiday | - | ||
