Important Update on Coronavirus and our Response
Good Morning!
Friday, June 2, 2023
THIS NIGHT: Mostly clear, 46°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 3 mph.
Friday Morning: Mostly sunny. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 71%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 3 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Mild. Temperature 68°F (Feels like 68°F). Relative Humidity 46%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 6 mph.
Friday Evening: Clear. Cool. Temperature 59°F (Feels like 59°F). Relative Humidity 61%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 2 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 92%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 3 mph.
Saturday Morning: Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 56°F). Relative Humidity 63%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 3 mph.
Forecast Updated: 6/02/2023 7:00 AM
2023 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2023 AVG DIFF
Total: 91 77 +18%
EMS: 60 (66%) 57 (74%) +5%
Fire: 28 (31%) 14 (18%) +100%
Other: 3 (3%) 6 (8%) -50%
Total in 2022: 372 (1.02 calls/day)
So far in 2023, we've had an average of 0.76 calls per day
As of Sunday, April 30, 2023
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 06/02/2023
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 06/02/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 06/02/2023
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Effective Monday, August 5, 2022 at 08:00 AM.
Effective 10/24/2022 08:01 AM
Lewis County
Effective 12:01 A.M., July 15, 2022, To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit, you may apply on-line at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire Marshal’s office.
Effective 10/25/2022 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective October 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM. Rule burning and permit burning are allowed. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective October 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM. Rule burning and permit burning are allowed. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No fire restrictions are in effect.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/26/2022 12:30 PM by mm
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ABOUT PIERCE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #23
THIS SECTION CONTAINS

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.

Tender operations training in Elbe, June 5, 2017

Pierce 23 Fire & Rescue is a combination department, with a paid full-time Fire Chief and a part-time administrative assistant. We currently have approximately 30 volunteer members, including a Training Captain, four lieutenants, a Safety Officer, a Chaplain, Firefighters, EMT's, and support personnel. The department is governed by an elected board of three fire commissioners. Commissioners meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, at 7 pm, at Station 87 in Ashford, and are open to the public.

We typically respond to about 280 calls annually. Our members make themselves available to respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by either responding from home/work or by working standby shifts at the stations. We respond to calls including structural fires, medical emergencies, vehicle collisions, water rescues, technical rescues, wildland fires, and other citizen assistance. We also provide fire and injury prevention and education services to members of the community. Follow the links on the website for more information on our services.

History of the Department

We have been serving the Upper Nisqually Valley for over 50 years. Please click here to read a comprehensive history about the department!