Good Afternoon!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2025 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 247 | 170 | +45% |
| EMS: | 194 (79%) | 125 (74%) | +55% |
| Fire: | 38 (15%) | 32 (19%) | +19% |
| Other: | 13 (5%) | 12 (7%) | +8% |
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.17 calls per day
As of Thursday, July 31, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
HIGH
Updated 09/13/2025
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 09/13/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/13/2025
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Stage 2 burn ban, no outdoor burning is permitted, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces, in unincorporated Pierce County. Charcoal in grills, gas and propane grills and heaters, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed if they are on a non-combustible surface.
Effective 07/10/2025 12:00 PM
Lewis County
As of July 1, 2025 outdoor burning is prohibited on all lands regulated by Lewis County EXCEPT FOR recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands. Refer to Lewis County for what is currently allowed
Effective 07/01/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
Rule Burns are temporarily prohibited
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 07/10/2025 06:20 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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| Saturday | 01/04/2020 | 18:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Department Christmas Party | Matt Medford | ||
Monday |
01/06/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
PPE/WAC 296-305 |
Lester Sandstrom |
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Monday |
01/27/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
1st Quarter SCBA Location changed due to EMT Class |
Andy Sabo |
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FEBRUARY |
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| Monday | 02/03/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | ICS/Incident Command | Matt Medford | ||
| Monday | 02/24/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ropes/Knots Location changed due to EMT Class |
Matt Medford | ||
MARCH |
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| Monday | 03/30/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | APR Fit Test and Zoll X Series Data Transfer Location changed due to EMT Class |
Andy Sabo | ||
APRIL |
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| Monday | 04/06/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Streams Lecture (Theory, Friction Loss, Hydraulics) | Scott Beason | ||
Monday |
04/27/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
2nd Quarter SCBA Location changed due to EMT Class |
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MAY |
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| Monday | 05/04/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher - Part 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Saturday | 05/16/2020 | 09:00 - 13:00 | 85 | Extrication Practical | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 05/25/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher - Part 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/01/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Ground Ladders | Lester Sandstrom | ||
| Saturday | 06/13/2020 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 86 | Train Emergency Response | - | ||
| Monday | 06/22/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Water Rescue/Shore Based Rescue | - | ||
| Monday | 06/29/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Streams - Practical | Scott Beason | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/06/2020 | 18:30:00 - 21:00 | 85 | Ventillation and Roof Operations Note earlier start time |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday |
07/27/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
3rd Quarter SCBA |
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AUGUST |
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| Monday | 08/03/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Initial Attack - Forward/Reverse Lay | - | ||
| Monday | 08/24/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Pumps and Pump Operations | - | ||
| Monday | 08/31/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Multi-Company Operations | - | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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| Saturday | 09/12/2020 | 10:00 - 12:00 | 85 | Alder Dam Tour | - | ||
| Monday | 09/28/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Service Calls (Lockouts, Burn Complaints, etc) | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/05/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Forcible Entry and Breaching | - | ||
Monday |
10/26/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
4th Quarter SCBA |
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NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/02/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | EVIP Lecture | - | ||
| Monday | 11/23/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | TIC/Gas Meter/CO/Chimney Fires | - | ||
| Monday | 11/30/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Electrical Emergency Response | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/07/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Drill plan for 2021 | - | ||
