Good Morning!
Friday, March 29, 2024
THIS NIGHT: Sprinkles, 42°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Night: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 40°F). Relative Humidity 81%. 25% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.02 in possible. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Morning: Drizzle. Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 43°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 74%. 0% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.00 in possible. East winds at 2 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Sprinkles. Mostly cloudy. Cool. Temperature 54°F (Feels like 53°F). Relative Humidity 51%. 21% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.02 in possible. North winds at 6 mph.
Friday Evening: Sprinkles. Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 78%. 5% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.01 in possible. North winds at 4 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Chilly. Temperature 36°F (Feels like 36°F). Relative Humidity 90%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 2 mph.
Saturday Morning: Sunny. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 74%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 0 mph.
Forecast Updated: 3/29/2024 1:00 AM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2024 AVG DIFF
Total: 58 39 +49%
EMS: 36 (62%) 28 (72%) +29%
Fire: 18 (31%) 8 (21%) +125%
Other: 4 (7%) 3 (8%) +33%
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 0.98 calls per day
As of Thursday, February 29, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 03/29/2024
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 03/29/2024
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
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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.

Events for:

DAY DATE TIME LOCATION TOPIC INSTRUCTOR
JANUARY
Saturday 01/05/2019 18:00 - 20:00 87 Fire Department Christmas Party
Bring a gift for the white elephant gift exchange!
Matt Medford
Monday
01/07/2019
19:00 - 21:00
PPE Inspection/WAC 296-305/ICS
Association Meeting at 18:30-19:00. Medford and Sandstrom co-instructing. Drill is required for all responding members.
Matt Medford
Monday 01/14/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting
2018 Call Time Analysis will be presented.
-
Monday 01/21/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Respiratory & Allergic Emergencies
MLK Jr Day
Joe Koehler
Monday
01/28/2019
19:00 - 21:00
1st Quarter SCBA - Primary and Secondary Search
Drill is Required for Firefighters.
Scott Beason
FEBRUARY
Monday 02/04/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Hazardous Materials Review, ERG, Catch Basins, Decontamination Lester Sandstrom
Monday 02/11/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 02/18/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Medical Patient Assessment Joe Koehler
Monday 02/25/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Ropes and Knots Matt Medford
MARCH
Monday 03/04/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Fire Behavior, Building Construction, and Flow Paths Andy Sabo
Monday 03/11/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 03/18/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Pharmacology
Presidents Day
Joe Koehler
Monday 03/25/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Radio Communication
Representative from Firecomm may be present
Matt Medford
APRIL
Monday 04/01/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Wildland Fire Refresher Nancy Barker
Monday 04/08/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 04/15/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Altered Mental Status & Neuro Joe Koehler
Saturday 04/20/2019 09:00 - 12:00 86 Pump Operation Refresher
Includes Tenders, Engines, and Trash Pumps
Lester Sandstrom
Monday 04/22/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Small Tools and Equipment
Includes all hand and power tools we commonly use.
Joe Koehler
Monday
04/29/2019
19:00 - 21:00
2nd Quarter SCBA - Entanglement
Drill is Required for Firefighters. Note that drill is at Station 85
Andy Sabo
MAY
Monday 05/06/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Water Rescue - Lecture Andy Sabo
Saturday 05/11/2019 09:00 - 12:00 85 Water Rescue Practical
Optional but highly recommended for all responding members.
Andy Sabo
Monday 05/13/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 05/20/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Cardiac, BLS, Infant & Child BCLS, Airway Joe Koehler
Monday 05/27/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 No Drill (Memorial Day Holiday) -
JUNE
Monday 06/03/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 1-3/4 inch Preconnect Evolutions Scott Beason
Monday 06/10/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 06/17/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Endocrine System Emergencies & Abdominal Pain Joe Koehler
Monday 06/24/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Engine and Tender Operations Lester Sandstrom
JULY
Monday 07/01/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Wildland Fire Ground Operations Nancy Barker
Monday 07/08/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 07/15/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Special Needs Patients Considerations w/Medical Extrication Joe Koehler
Monday 07/22/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Extrication Lecture Andy Sabo
Saturday 07/27/2019 09:00 - 12:00 85 Extrication Practical Andy Sabo
Monday
07/29/2019
19:00 - 21:00
3rd Quarter SCBA - Emergency Operations and RIT
Drill is Required for Firefighters.
Ashley Walker
AUGUST
Monday 08/05/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Forcible Entry and Breaching Matt Medford
Monday 08/12/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday
08/19/2019
19:00 - 21:00
OTEP - Skills Make-up and New Power Cot Training
This drill will have a focus on training for the new power cots and should be attended by all members and EMTs so that members feel proficient with the equipment. There also may possibly be an ALS Assist class with South Pierce Fire and Rescue
Joe Koehler
Monday 08/26/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 EVIP Lecture Lester Sandstrom
SEPTEMBER
Monday 09/02/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 No Drill (Labor Day Holiday) -
Monday 09/09/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 09/16/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Behavioral Emergencies & Overdose Joe Koehler
Monday 09/23/2019 18:30:00 - 21:00 87 Forward/Reverse Lay
Note earlier start time (18:30)
Lester Sandstrom
Monday 09/30/2019 18:30:00 - 21:00 87 Engine and Tender Operations
Note earlier start time (18:30)
Andy Sabo
OCTOBER
Monday 10/07/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Ground Ladders Ashley Walker
Monday 10/14/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting
Columbus Day
-
Monday 10/21/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Pediatric Medical Emergencies Joe Koehler
Monday 10/28/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Ventilation Andy Sabo
NOVEMBER
Monday 11/04/2019 19:00 - 21:00 86 Chimney Fires and Incipient Stage Fires Lester Sandstrom
Monday 11/11/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting
Veterans Day
-
Monday
11/18/2019
19:00 - 21:00
OTEP - Infectious Disease
Also includes Employee Right to Know and Harassment Components. Required for all responding members.
Joe Koehler
Monday
11/25/2019
19:00 - 21:00
4th Quarter SCBA
Also planning for 2020 Drill Schedule. Drill is Required for Firefighters.
Scott Beason
DECEMBER
Monday 12/02/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 MVC Response and Roadway Control Lester Sandstrom
Monday 12/09/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 Commissioner & Operations Meeting -
Monday 12/16/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 OTEP - Medical/Legal Issues & Report Writing Joe Koehler
Monday 12/23/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 No Drill (Christmas Holiday) -
Monday 12/30/2019 19:00 - 21:00 87 No Drill (New Years Holiday) -