Good Morning!
Thursday, September 12, 2024
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE | 2024 | AVG | DIFF |
Total: | 273 | 203 | +34% |
EMS: | 196 (72%) | 147 (72%) | +33% |
Fire: | 61 (22%) | 39 (19%) | +56% |
Other: | 16 (6%) | 16 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 1.12 calls per day
As of Saturday, August 31, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
Lewis County
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Land clearing burns and outdoor burning of yard debris is temporarily banned. This ban does not apply to small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner’s permission. The use of gas, propane, charcoal or pellet self-contained stoves, smokers and barbecues are allowed.
Effective 07/01/2024 12:01 AM
Lewis County
Burn ban on for outdoor burning on all lands regulated by Lewis County EXCEPT for recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands.
Effective 07/10/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 7/11/2024 at 0001 hours: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are also prohibited. These authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks, and private forest lands protected by the DNR. Contact the county Fire Department for information on recreational burning on improved property, as additional restrictions may be in place. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands. Contact Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
Effective 07/11/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 7/11/2024 at 0001 hours: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are also prohibited. These authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks, and private forest lands protected by the DNR. Contact the county Fire Department for information on recreational burning on improved property, as additional restrictions may be in place. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands. Contact Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
Effective 07/11/2024 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
The following are PROHIBITED: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire; Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material; Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device; and Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order
Effective 07/09/2024 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 08/30/2024 11:24 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
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 | 01/01/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - New Years Day Holiday New Years Day Holiday |
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Monday | 01/08/2024 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 01/15/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Heomorrhage & Shock Martin Luther King Junior Holiday |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 01/22/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Heat and Cold Stress: Firefighter Health/Rehab on Calls and Trainings | Matt Medford | ||
Monday |
01/29/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP annual refresher; PPE Inspection; WAC 296-305 |
Ashley Walker |
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FEBRUARY |
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Monday |
02/05/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP annual road test |
Ashley Walker |
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Monday | 02/12/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 02/19/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Trauma Patient Assessment Presidents Day and Washingtons Birthday |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
02/26/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 1st Quarter: Down Firefighter Rescue/RIT |
Scott Beason |
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MARCH |
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Monday | 03/04/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Incident Management and Small Tools March 10 is Daylight Savings Start |
Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 03/11/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 03/18/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Trauma and Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 03/25/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Refresher Part 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
APRIL |
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Monday | 04/01/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Refresher Part 2 April Fools Day & Easter Monday. NOTE: Drill is at Station 87, not 86 |
Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 04/08/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 04/15/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Soft Tissue & Extremity Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 04/22/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Water Rescue/Shore Operations/Boat Ops Refresher Earth Day. |
Andy Sabo | ||
Monday | 04/29/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Drill - Wildland Operations Tenders and Brush Truck Operations, Portable Water Tanks, Hand Tools |
Matt Medford | ||
MAY |
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Monday |
05/06/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Aircraft Rescue Operations with 2nd Quarter SCBA + Hands-On Hose Drill |
Scott Beason |
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Monday | 05/13/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 05/20/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac: BLS - Adult BCLS, Airway, SGA, NTG, ECG | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 05/27/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday Memorial Day Holiday |
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JUNE |
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Monday | 06/03/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Lifeflight and Helicopter Operations | Scott Beason | ||
Monday | 06/10/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 06/17/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Head & Spine Injuries with Extrication & SMR | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 06/24/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Airlift NW | Scott Beason | ||
JULY |
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Monday | 07/01/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Auto extrication tools and equipment familiarization | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 07/08/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 07/15/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Environmental Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 07/22/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Multi-Company Drill - Vehicle Fire Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 07/29/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Auto Extrication | Ashley Walker | ||
AUGUST |
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Monday | 08/05/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Multi-Company Operations - Structure Fire Operations | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 08/12/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 08/19/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up or Trauma/MCI/Triage or Open Topic Also Lifeflight Network Helicopter Demonstration |
Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
08/26/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 3rd Quarter - Search and Rescue/Mayday Communications |
Ashley Walker |
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SEPTEMBER |
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Monday | 09/02/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday Labor Day |
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Monday | 09/09/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 09/16/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Chest & Abdominal Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 09/23/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Operations - Hose Lays (Forward/Reverse), Hydrant Operations | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 09/30/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ladders and Ventilation: hands-on | Ashley Walker | ||
OCTOBER |
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Monday |
10/07/2024 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
SCBA 4th Quarter - Annual Knowledge Test/Salvage procedures |
Ashley Walker |
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Monday | 10/14/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Columbus Day |
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Monday | 10/21/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - OB-GYN Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 10/28/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Hazmat Awareness/Ops - refresher training (lecture/hands-on) | Ashley Walker | ||
NOVEMBER |
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Monday | 11/04/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Asbestos training/Noise and hearing loss prevention November 3 is Daylight Savings Time End |
Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 11/11/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 11/18/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 11/25/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Technical Recue/Utility Emergencies | Ashley Walker | ||
DECEMBER |
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Monday | 12/02/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Sprinklers & Standpipes; Portable Fire Extinguishers | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 12/09/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 12/16/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Geriatric Patient Considerations | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 12/23/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill | - | ||
Monday | 12/30/2024 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill | - |