Good Evening!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2025 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 431 | 305 | +41% |
| EMS: | 326 (76%) | 218 (71%) | +50% |
| Fire: | 78 (18%) | 62 (20%) | +26% |
| Other: | 27 (6%) | 25 (8%) | +8% |
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.18 calls per day
As of Wednesday, December 31, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 01/27/2026
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 01/27/2026
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 01/27/2026
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Residents may burn yard debris or land-clearing material in unincorporated areas with a permit. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits, and approved campfires are allowed
Effective 10/01/2025 12:00 PM
Lewis County
Residents may burn yard debris or land-clearing material in unincorporated areas with a permit. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits, and approved campfires are allowed
Effective 10/14/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds. Contact the county Fire Dept. for information on recreation burning on improved property. For agricultural, yard and garden burning or to check if an air-quality ban is in place, contact Southwest Clean Air Agency at 1-800-663-0709
Effective 10/10/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds. Contact the county Fire Dept. for information on recreation burning on improved property. For agricultural, yard and garden burning or to check if an air-quality ban is in place, contact Southwest Clean Air Agency at 1-800-663-0709
Effective 10/10/2025 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
There are no current Fire Restrictions.
Effective 09/19/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/17/2025 02:28 PM by MM
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
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.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC | INSTRUCTOR | ||
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JANUARY |
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Monday |
01/05/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 1st Quarter: Heat/Cold stress; rehab training |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 01/12/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 01/19/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Shock MLK Jr Holiday |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
01/26/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Refresher - Lecture |
Ashley Walker |
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FEBRUARY |
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Monday |
02/02/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Refresher - Road Test/ PPE inspections |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 02/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 02/16/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Trauma - Patient Assessment Washingtons Birthday Holiday |
Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 02/23/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Radio Communication: hands-on practice | Ashley Walker | ||
MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/02/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Incident Management + flagging and traffic control | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 03/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 03/16/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Trauma and Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 03/23/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland refresher pt 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 03/30/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland refresher pt 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/06/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Drill - Wildland Operations (Tenders & Brush Truck Ops/portable water tanks/hand tools) | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 04/13/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/20/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Soft Tissue & Extremity Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
04/27/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 2nd Quarter: Search and Rescue/ Maydays/RIT |
Ashley Walker |
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MAY |
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| Monday | 05/04/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Medivac training: Airlift NW | Scott Beason | ||
| Monday | 05/11/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 05/18/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - BLS - Adult BCLS, Awy, SGA, NTG, ECG | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/25/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | NO DRILL - Memorial Day Holiday Memorial Day Holiday |
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JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/01/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Technical Rescue: Water Rescue Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 06/08/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/15/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Head & Spine Injuries w/Extrication/SMR | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/22/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Ops: Hose Lays | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 06/29/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Capturing Hydrants | Ashley Walker | ||
JULY |
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Monday |
07/06/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 3rd Quarter: Hands-on Hose Drills |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 07/13/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/20/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Environmental Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/27/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Vehicle Extrication | Ashley Walker | ||
AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/03/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Ops: Vehicle Fire Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 08/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/17/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up or Trauma MCI/Triage or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 08/24/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ladders and PPV fans | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 08/31/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Ops: Structure Fire Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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| Monday | 09/07/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | NO DRILL - Labor Day Holiday Labor Day Holiday |
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| Monday | 09/14/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/21/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Chest & Abdominal Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/28/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Pump & Hose Operations Hands-on practice putting pumps into gear/connecting hoses using adapters |
Ashley Walker | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/05/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ropes & Knots/Chainsaw training | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 10/12/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 10/19/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - OB-GYN Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 10/26/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Hazmat Awareness/Operations - Refresher | Ashley Walker | ||
NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/02/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Forcible Entry/Lockout training | Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 11/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/16/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
11/23/2026 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 4th Quarter - Annual Knowledge Test/Salvage procedures |
Ashley Walker |
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| Monday | 11/30/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Asbestos training/Noise and hearing loss prevention | Nancy Barker | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/07/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Extinguishers/Chimney Fires/Utility Emergencies | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 12/14/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/21/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Geriatric Patient Considerations | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/28/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | NO DRILL - Christmas | - | ||
