Good Morning!
Wednesday, January 7, 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 01/07/2026
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 01/07/2026
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 01/07/2026
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 - Topic TBD 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 - Topic TBD 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 - Topic TBD | 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 - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 04/27/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 85 | SCBA 2nd Quarter: Search and Rescue/ Maydays/RIT | Ashley Walker | ||
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 - Topic TBD | 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 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 06/08/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/15/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/22/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 06/29/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/06/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 07/13/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/20/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 07/27/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/03/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 08/10/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/17/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 08/24/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 08/31/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
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 - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/28/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/05/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 10/12/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 10/19/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 10/26/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/02/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 11/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/16/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/23/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 11/30/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/07/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill - Topic TBD | - | ||
| Monday | 12/14/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner/Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/21/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Topic TBD | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/28/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | NO DRILL - Christmas | - | ||
