Good Morning!
Friday, October 7, 2022
THIS MORNING: Passing clouds, 61°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Friday Morning: Passing clouds. Cool. Temperature 61°F (Feels like 61°F). Relative Humidity 62%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Sunny. Warm. Temperature 79°F (Feels like 79°F). Relative Humidity 42%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 5 mph.
Friday Evening: Mostly clear. Cool. Temperature 62°F (Feels like 62°F). Relative Humidity 83%. 0% chance of precipitation. East winds at 4 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 54°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Morning: Passing clouds. Cool. Temperature 53°F (Feels like 52°F). Relative Humidity 89%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Saturday Afternoon: Sunny. Warm. Temperature 78°F (Feels like 79°F). Relative Humidity 43%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Forecast Updated: 10/07/2022 8:00 AM
2022 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2022 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 257 | 228 | +13% |
| EMS: | 193 (75%) | 165 (72%) | +17% |
| Fire: | 51 (20%) | 44 (19%) | +16% |
| Other: | 13 (5%) | 18 (8%) | -28% |
Total in 2021: 472 (1.30 calls/day)
So far in 2022, we've had an average of 0.94 calls per day
As of Friday, September 30, 2022
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 10/07/2022
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 10/07/2022
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 10/07/2022
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Effective Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:01 AM, a county-wide outdoor burn ban will be in place for all land clearing and yard debris outdoor burning
Effective 08/05/2022 12:01 AM
Lewis County
Effective 12:01 A.M., July 15, 2022, the Lewis County Fire Marshal will be enacting burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.
Effective 07/15/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective July 7, 2022 at 12:01 AM. All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 07/07/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective July 7, 2022 at 12:01 AM. All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 07/07/2022 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
Campfires are prohibited within the Forest except at these listed designated developed sites. Portable stoves, lanterns/heating devices using liquefied/bottled fuel, such as propane, are OK as they can be instantly switched off.
Effective 08/08/2022 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 08/08/2022 07:08 PM 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
None scheduled at this time
CPR, First Aid, EMT and Firefighter Classes
Fire Officer II Testing
Saturday, October 30, 2021 8:00 AM - Saturday, October 30, 2021 5:00 PM
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Officer II test on October 30, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. 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 | 01/03/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | New Equipment and Drill Topics for 2022 | Matt Medford | ||
| Friday | 01/07/2022 | 17:30:00 - 19:30:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 01/08/2022 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 87 | District Holiday Gathering | - | ||
| Monday | 01/17/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Hemorrhage and Shock Also MLK Jr. Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 01/24/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | EVIP Annual Refresher - Lecture | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 01/31/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | EVIP Annual Refresher - Road Test | Ashley Walker | ||
FEBRUARY |
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| Monday | 02/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Gear Inspection and WAC 296-305 | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 02/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also Valenties Day |
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| Monday | 02/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Trauma Patient Assessment Also Presidents Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
02/28/2022 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
1st Quarter SCBA |
Andy Sabo |
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MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | ALS Assist | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Daylight Savings Time begins on 3/13 |
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| Monday | 03/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Trauma and Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/28/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | ALS Assist All EMTs please try to attend |
Beth McQueen | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/04/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Chainsaw Operations - Lecture | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 04/11/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/18/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Soft Tissue and Extremity Injuries Also Easter Monday and Tax Day |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 04/25/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine Company Operations | Matt Medford | ||
MAY |
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| Monday | 05/02/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/09/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 05/16/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - Adult BCLS, Airway, SGA, NTG, ECG | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/23/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/30/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday | - | ||
JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/06/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Second Quarter SCBA | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 06/13/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/20/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Head and Spine Injuries with Extrication/SMR Also Juneteenth |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/27/2022 | 18:30:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Water Rescue Note earlier start time |
Andy Sabo | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/04/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Independence Day Holiday | - | ||
| Monday | 07/11/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/18/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Environmental Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/25/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Tender Operations | Matt Medford | ||
AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/01/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland pumps | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 08/08/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/15/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up or Trauma MCI/Traige or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 08/22/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Hose and Pumping | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 08/29/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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| Monday | 09/05/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday | - | ||
| Monday | 09/12/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/19/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Chest and Abdominal Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/26/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/03/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ground Ladders | - | ||
| Monday | 10/10/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day |
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| Monday | 10/17/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - OB-GYN Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
10/24/2022 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Search and Rescue & Quarterly SCBA |
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| Monday | 10/31/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Trunk or treat Pub Ed event Also Halloween |
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NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/07/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Extrication | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 11/14/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/21/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/28/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Chainsaws | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/05/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Scene Size Up | - | ||
| Monday | 12/12/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/19/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Geriatric Patient Considerations | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/26/2022 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Christmas Day Observed Holiday | - | ||
