Good Afternoon!
Sunday, July 25, 2021
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny, 82°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Sunday Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Warm. Temperature 82°F (Feels like 82°F). Relative Humidity 46%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 7 mph.
Sunday Evening: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 73°F (Feels like 76°F). Relative Humidity 62%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 56°F). Relative Humidity 98%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Monday Morning: Partly sunny. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 100%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Monday Afternoon: Sunny. Warm. Temperature 82°F (Feels like 82°F). Relative Humidity 42%. 1% chance of precipitation. North winds at 7 mph.
Monday Evening: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 73°F (Feels like 77°F). Relative Humidity 57%. 1% chance of precipitation. North winds at 5 mph.
Forecast Updated: 7/25/2021 12:00 PM
2021 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2021 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 203 | 118 | +72% |
| EMS: | 148 (73%) | 88 (75%) | +68% |
| Fire: | 38 (19%) | 21 (18%) | +81% |
| Other: | 17 (8%) | 9 (8%) | +89% |
Total in 2020: 356 (0.98 calls/day)
So far in 2021, we've had an average of 1.13 calls per day
As of Wednesday, June 30, 2021
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
HIGH
Updated 07/25/2021
Lewis County
VERY HIGH
Updated 07/25/2021
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 07/25/2021
BURN BANS
Pierce County
A county-wide burn ban in Pierce County is in effect until further notice.
Effective 06/25/2021 08:00 AM
Lewis County
TOTAL BURN BAN ON
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires. Only liquid gas or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted.
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires. Only liquid gas or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted.
Effective 07/10/2021 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
TOTAL BURN BAN ON
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Effective 07/02/2021 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
TOTAL BURN BAN ON
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Effective 07/02/2021 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited including in developed campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be instantly switched off. Additionally, target shooting is temporarily prohibited because of the risk of wildfire.
Effective 07/02/2021 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 07/09/2021 01:04 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 |
Fire Officer I |
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 |
|
| Drew O'Brien | F868 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| 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 (5.6%) | Support: | 1 (5.6%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 4 (22.2%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 16 (88.9%) | Firefighter: | 4 (22.2%) |
| Medic: | 1 (5.6%) | Firefighter I: | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighter II: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 1 (5.6%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (27.8%) | ||
