Good Morning!
Friday, March 29, 2024
THIS NIGHT: Sprinkles, 42°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Night: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 40°F). Relative Humidity 81%. 25% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.02 in possible. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Morning: Drizzle. Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 43°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 74%. 0% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.00 in possible. East winds at 2 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Sprinkles. Mostly cloudy. Cool. Temperature 54°F (Feels like 53°F). Relative Humidity 51%. 21% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.02 in possible. North winds at 6 mph.
Friday Evening: Sprinkles. Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 78%. 5% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.01 in possible. North winds at 4 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Chilly. Temperature 36°F (Feels like 36°F). Relative Humidity 90%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 2 mph.
Saturday Morning: Sunny. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 42°F). Relative Humidity 74%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 0 mph.
Forecast Updated: 3/29/2024 3:00 AM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE | 2024 | AVG | DIFF |
Total: | 58 | 39 | +49% |
EMS: | 36 (62%) | 28 (72%) | +29% |
Fire: | 18 (31%) | 8 (21%) | +125% |
Other: | 4 (7%) | 3 (8%) | +33% |
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 0.98 calls per day
As of Thursday, February 29, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 03/29/2024
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 03/29/2024
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 11/06/2023
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/03/2023 12:00 PM
Lewis County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No fire restrictions in effect
Effective 10/03/2023 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/11/2023 01:36 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
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 | 01/04/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | MVA Scene Size Up and Roadway Control | Ashley Walker | ||
Saturday | 01/09/2021 | 08:00 - 13:00 | 77 | Vehicle Extrication Training Held at Schnitzer Steel, 1902 Marine View Drive, Tacoma. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Saturday | 01/16/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Sunday | 01/17/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Saturday | 01/23/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday |
01/25/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Annual Refresher Required for all members to operate emergency apparatus |
Ashley Walker |
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Saturday | 01/30/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Firefighter II Testing Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 12/31/2020 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
FEBRUARY |
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Monday | 02/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Geohazards/Floods/Debris Flows/Lahars | Scott Beason | ||
Saturday | 02/06/2021 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 87 | This event has been cancelled |
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Saturday | 02/13/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Sunday | 02/14/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Training Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
Monday | 02/22/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Scene Management and Residential Fire Tactics | Andy Sabo | ||
Saturday | 02/27/2021 | 08:00 - 17:00 | 77 | Fire Instructor I Testing Held at Station 77. Contact Captain Sandstrom for details/registration by 1/29/2021 |
Lester Sandstrom | ||
MARCH |
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Monday | 03/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Small Power Tools/Chainsaw | Andy Sabo | ||
Monday |
03/22/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
First Quarter SCBA |
Ashley Walker |
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Monday | 03/29/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | Matt Medford | ||
APRIL |
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Monday | 04/05/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Applications of Rope/Knots and Ladders Easter Monday |
Ashley Walker | ||
Monday |
04/26/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Second Quarter SCBA/PPE/WAC 296-305 |
Scott Beason |
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MAY |
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Monday | 05/03/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Fire Refresher Part 1 | Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 05/24/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher Part 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
JUNE |
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Monday | 06/07/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Water Rescue Refresher/Shore Operations | Andy Sabo | ||
Monday | 06/28/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine/Tender/Pump Operations | Matt Medford | ||
JULY |
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Monday | 07/26/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Backcountry Rescue Operations | Matt Medford | ||
AUGUST |
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Monday | 08/02/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Multi-Company Operations - Water Shuttle and Wildland Urban Interface | Matt Medford | ||
Saturday | 08/21/2021 | 10:00 - 15:00 | 87 | Fire Department Open House/Blood Drive Annual open house and community blood drive at Station 87 in Ashford |
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Monday | 08/23/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Operations - Forward/Reverse Lay | - | ||
Monday |
08/30/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Third Quarter SCBA |
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SEPTEMBER |
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Monday | 09/20/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Drill Cancelled Cancelled due to long-term power outage |
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OCTOBER |
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Monday | 10/04/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Chimney Fires | Matt Medford | ||
Monday |
10/25/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Road Course |
Ashley Walker |
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NOVEMBER |
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Monday | 11/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Forcible Entry | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 11/22/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill Pump Operations | Matt Medford | ||
Monday |
11/29/2021 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
4th Quarter SCBA/Search |
Andy Sabo |
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DECEMBER |
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Monday | 12/06/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Small Tools | Andy Sabo |