Good Morning!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2025 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 341 | 238 | +43% |
| EMS: | 257 (75%) | 172 (72%) | +49% |
| Fire: | 66 (19%) | 48 (20%) | +38% |
| Other: | 18 (5%) | 18 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.25 calls per day
As of Tuesday, September 30, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 10/22/2025
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 10/22/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 10/22/2025
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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| 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 | 01/13/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 01/20/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | OTEP - Hemorrhage & Shock Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Location changed due to EMT Class |
Joe Koehler | ||
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 | 02/10/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 02/17/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | OTEP - Kinematics & Trauma Patient Assessment Presidents Day. Location changed due to EMT Class |
Scott Beason | ||
| 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 | 03/02/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | OTEP - Pediatric Trauma - Shock & Patient Assessment Location changed due to EMT class |
Ashley Walker | ||
| Monday | 03/09/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday |
03/16/2020 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Zoll X Series Orientation and Overview |
Scott Beason |
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| Monday | 03/23/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Drill cancelled Drill Cancelled |
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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 | 04/13/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/20/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | OTEP - Soft Tissue & Extremity Injuries Location changed due to EMT Class |
Joe Koehler | ||
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 | ||
| Monday | 05/11/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 05/16/2020 | 09:00 - 13:00 | 85 | Extrication Practical | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 05/18/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - Adult BCLS, Airway, NTG, ECG | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | ||
| Monday | 06/08/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Saturday | 06/13/2020 | 09:00 - 11:00 | 86 | Train Emergency Response | - | ||
| Monday | 06/15/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Head & Spine Injuries with Trauma Extrication | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | 07/13/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/20/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Environmental Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
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 | 08/10/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/17/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Make-up or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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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| Monday | 09/07/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday | - | ||
| Saturday | 09/12/2020 | 10:00 - 12:00 | 85 | Alder Dam Tour | - | ||
| Monday | 09/14/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/21/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Chest & Abdominal Injuries | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | 10/12/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 10/19/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - OB-GYN Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
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 | 11/09/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 11/16/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Monday | 12/14/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/21/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Geriatric Patient Considerations | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/28/2020 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Christmas Holiday | - | ||
