Good Morning!
Thursday, April 15, 2021
THIS MORNING: Sunny, 39°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Morning: Sunny. Chilly. Temperature 39°F (Feels like 37°F). Relative Humidity 89%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Thursday Afternoon: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 71°F (Feels like 76°F). Relative Humidity 32%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Thursday Evening: Sunny. Cool. Temperature 60°F (Feels like 60°F). Relative Humidity 51%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 47°F (Feels like 44°F). Relative Humidity 65%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Friday Morning: Sunny. Chilly. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 41°F). Relative Humidity 81%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 74°F (Feels like 76°F). Relative Humidity 25%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Forecast Updated:
2021 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2021 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 89 | 54 | +65% |
| EMS: | 70 (79%) | 39 (72%) | +79% |
| Fire: | 16 (18%) | 11 (20%) | +45% |
| Other: | 3 (3%) | 5 (9%) | -40% |
Total in 2020: 356 (0.98 calls/day)
So far in 2021, we've had an average of 1.00 calls per day
As of Wednesday, March 31, 2021
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 04/15/2021
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 04/15/2021
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
DNR Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
DNR Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 12/29/2020 03:14 PM by SRB
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 |
| Captain Lester Sandstrom | F863 |
Fire Officer II |
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 |
Firefighter II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Ashley Walker | F881 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Commissioners
| NAME |
| William Tylor |
| Joe Koehler |
| Claudia Frey |
| Nancy Adams (Administrative Support Assistant) |
Volunteer Members
| NAME | RADIO # | FIRE RATING | MEDICAL RATING |
| Lori Amburgey | F852 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Deborah Chaney | F854 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
|
| David Koehler | F874 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Kaity McCullough | F868 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Beth McQueen | F872 |
Paramedic |
|
| Damien Sabo | F855 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Samantha Sandstrom | F866 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| John Sanfilippo | F858 |
Support |
First Aid/CPR |
| Kate Smith | F877 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jacob Walker | F882 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Department Certification Statistics
| EMS | Fire | ||
| First Aid/CPR: | 1 (5.9%) | Support: | 1 (5.9%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 3 (17.6%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 15 (88.2%) | Firefighter: | 4 (23.5%) |
| Medic: | 1 (5.9%) | Firefighter I: | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighter II: | 1 (5.9%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (29.4%) | ||
