Good Morning!
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
THIS NIGHT: Overcast, 43°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Monday Night: Overcast. Chilly. Temperature 43°F (Feels like 39°F). Relative Humidity 97%. 10% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds at 7 mph.
Tuesday Morning: Light rain. More clouds than sun. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 85%. 40% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.11 in possible. Southwest winds at 7 mph.
Tuesday Afternoon: Light showers. More clouds than sun. Cool. Temperature 53°F (Feels like 50°F). Relative Humidity 68%. 26% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.03 in possible. Southwest winds at 8 mph.
Tuesday Evening: Mostly sunny. Cool. Temperature 48°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 73%. 5% chance of precipitation. West winds at 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chilly. Temperature 38°F (Feels like 34°F). Relative Humidity 100%. 11% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 4 mph.
Wednesday Morning: More clouds than sun. Chilly. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 84%. 5% chance of precipitation. North winds at 5 mph.
Forecast Updated: 5/18/2021 3:00 AM
2021 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2021 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 132 | 71 | +86% |
| EMS: | 99 (75%) | 52 (73%) | +90% |
| Fire: | 27 (20%) | 13 (18%) | +108% |
| Other: | 6 (5%) | 6 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2020: 356 (0.98 calls/day)
So far in 2021, we've had an average of 1.11 calls per day
As of Friday, April 30, 2021
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 05/18/2021
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 05/18/2021
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 04/27/2021 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 04/30/2021 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 04/27/2021 12:01 AM
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: 04/30/2021 09:38 AM by SRB
DISTRICT CALENDAR
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
Fire department open house/blood drive
Saturday, August 21, 2021 9:00 AM - Saturday, August 21, 2021 5:00 PM
Save the date for our annual fire department open house and blood drive. The event will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Station 87 in Ashford. Exact times and events will be announced soon. Check back for more details as the date gets closer!
CPR, First Aid, EMT and Firefighter Classes
Driver/Operator Training & Testing
Friday, June 18, 2021 8:00 AM - Sunday, June 27, 2021 5:00 PM
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Driver/Operator training on June 18, 19, and 26, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be June 27, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
Fire Officer II Training & Testing
Saturday, September 11, 2021 8:00 AM - Saturday, September 25, 2021 5:00 PM
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Officer II training on September 11, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be September 25, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
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.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR | ||
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JANUARY |
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| Monday | 01/04/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | MVA Scene Size Up and Roadway Control | Ashley Walker | ||
| Saturday | 01/09/2021 | 08:00 - 13:00 | 77 | Vehicle Extrication Training Held at Schnitzer Steel, 1902 Marine View Drive, Tacoma. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Monday | 01/11/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 01/16/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Sunday | 01/17/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Monday | 01/18/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Respiratory/Allergic Emergencies Also MLK Jr. Day. EMS Connect Training: Respiratory The Big Three |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Saturday | 01/23/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday |
01/25/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Annual Refresher Required for all members to operate emergency apparatus |
Ashley Walker |
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| Saturday | 01/30/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Testing Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
FEBRUARY |
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| Monday | 02/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Geohazards/Floods/Debris Flows/Lahars | Scott Beason | ||
| Saturday | 02/06/2021 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 87 | This event has been cancelled |
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| Monday | 02/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 02/13/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Sunday | 02/14/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Monday | 02/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical - Patient Assessment Also Presidents Day. EMS Connect Training: Evidence Based Medicine & EMS Research |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 02/22/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Scene Management and Residential Fire Tactics | Andy Sabo | ||
| Saturday | 02/27/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Testing Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Small Power Tools/Chainsaw | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 03/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 03/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pharmacology EMS Connect: \"The Dope Show and Med Review\" Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Starts on March 14 at 02:00 AM |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
03/22/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
First Quarter SCBA |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 03/29/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | Matt Medford | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/05/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Applications of Rope/Knots and Ladders Easter Monday |
Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 04/12/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/19/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Altered Mental Status/Neuro EMS Connect Training: Psych Disorders and Restraint Use |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
04/26/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Second Quarter SCBA/PPE/WAC 296-305 |
Scott Beason |
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MAY |
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| Monday | 05/03/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher Part 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/10/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Saturday |
05/15/2021 |
10:00 - 13:00 |
Life Flight Network landing zone training Meet for ~30 min lecture at Station 87, followed by cold and hot loading hands-on training (weather and operations dependent) at Ashford County Park Landing Zone |
Scott Beason |
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| Monday | 05/17/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - BLS - Infant & Child BCLS, Airway EMS Connect Training: Street Drugs and Pediatric Cardiac Arrest |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/24/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher Part 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/31/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday |
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JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/07/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Water Rescue Refresher/Shore Operations | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 06/14/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/21/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Endocrine System Emergencies & Abdominal Pain EMS Connect Training: TBD |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/28/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine/Tender/Pump Operations | Matt Medford | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/05/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Independence Day (Observed) Holiday No Drill - Independence Day (Observed) Holiday |
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| Monday | 07/12/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/19/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Special Needs Patients Considerations w/Medical Extrication | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/26/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Backcountry Rescue Operations | Matt Medford | ||
AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/02/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Multi-Company Operations - Water Shuttle and Wildland Urban Interface | - | ||
| Monday | 08/09/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/16/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Makeup/Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Saturday | 08/21/2021 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 87 | Fire Department Open House/Blood Drive Annual open house and community blood drive at Station 87 in Ashford |
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| Monday | 08/23/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Operations - Forward/Reverse Lay | - | ||
Monday |
08/30/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Third Quarter SCBA |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| Monday | 09/06/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday No Drill - Labor Day Holiday |
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| Monday | 09/13/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/20/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Behavioral Emergencies/Overdose | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/27/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | 1-3/4 and 2-1/2 Preconnect Wet Hose Drill | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/04/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 10/11/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also - Columbus Day |
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| Monday | 10/18/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Medical Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 10/25/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 11/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 7 at 02:00 AM |
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| Monday | 11/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/22/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 11/29/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/06/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 12/13/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/20/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical/Legal Issues & Report Writing | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/27/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
