NWS FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
TONIGHT: Rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
THURSDAY: Rain before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
THURSDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Forecast Updated: 8/05/2020 2:55 PM | Last Retrieved: 8/05/2020 3:00 PM
2020 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2020 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 196 | 159 | +23% |
| EMS: | 150 (77%) | 117 (74%) | +28% |
| Fire: | 37 (19%) | 29 (18%) | +28% |
| Other: | 9 (5%) | 13 (8%) | -31% |
Total in 2019: 342 (0.94 calls/day)
So far in 2020, we've had an average of 0.92 calls per day
As of Friday, July 31, 2020
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
HIGH
Updated 08/05/2020
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 08/05/2020
BURN BANS
Pierce County
All land clearing and yard debris outdoor burning is banned.
Effective 07/30/2020 08:00 AM
Lewis County
Burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County
Effective 07/18/2020 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
All permitted debris burning is suspended on DNR lands. Rule burns are not allowed.
Effective 07/16/2020 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
All permitted debris burning is suspended on DNR lands. Rule burns are not allowed.
Effective 07/15/2020 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No burn ban
Effective 08/23/2018 01:00 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 07/29/2020 10:09 AM 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 I |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Ashley Walker | F881 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Commissioners
| NAME |
| William Tylor |
| Joe Koehler |
| Peggy McNamara |
| 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 |
|
| Dennis Day | F883 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| Dominic Duncan | F865 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| Andrew Farcy | F875 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| Dillon Greiwe | F864 |
Firefighter |
First Aid/CPR |
| David Koehler | F874 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Kaity McCullough | F868 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Beth McQueen | F872 |
Paramedic |
|
| Damien Sabo | F855 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jacob Sandstrom | F867 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| Samantha Sandstrom | F866 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| John Sanfilippo | F858 |
Support |
First Aid/CPR |
| Katie Smith | F877 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jacob Walker | F882 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Scott Watkins | F876 |
Firefighter I |
First Aid/CPR |
Department Certification Statistics
| EMS | Fire | ||
| First Aid/CPR: | 8 (34.8%) | Support: | 1 (4.3%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 10 (43.5%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 14 (60.9%) | Firefighter: | 2 (8.7%) |
| Medic: | 1 (4.3%) | Firefighter I: | 2 (8.7%) |
| Firefighter II: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (21.7%) | ||
