| TYPE | 2020 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 356 | 274 | +30% |
| EMS: | 246 (69%) | 198 (72%) | +24% |
| Fire: | 85 (24%) | 52 (19%) | +63% |
| Other: | 25 (7%) | 25 (9%) | 0% |
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!
Save the date for our annual fire department open house and blood drive. The event will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Station 87 in Ashford. Exact times and events will be announced soon. Check back for more details as the date gets closer!
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Firefighter II training on January 16, 17, and 23, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be January 30, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. Note that the last day to sign up for this class is December 31, 2020. Class size is limited to 15 applicants.
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Instructor I training on February 13 and 14, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be February 27, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. Note that the last day to sign up for this class is January 29, 2021. Class size is limited to 15 applicants.
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Officer I training on March 13 and 14, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be March 27, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Instructor II training on April 10, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be April 24, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Driver/Operator training on June 18, 19, and 26, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be June 27, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
PCFD 13 (Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department) is hosting a Fire Officer II training on September 11, 2021 at Station 77 in Browns Point. Testing will be September 25, 2021 at Station 77. For more information or to register for the course, contact Training Captain Lester Sandstrom at lsandstrom@piercefire13.org or at 253-952-4776. More details, including maximum class size and last date to register will be announced here soon.
- 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 | ||
| Monday | 01/11/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| 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 | ||
| Monday | 01/18/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Respiratory/Allergic Emergencies Also MLK Jr. Day. EMS Connect Training: Respiratory The Big Three |
Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | Fire Department Christmas Party Note delayed date from January to February. This event date could change or be cancelled due to Covid-19. |
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| Monday | 02/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| 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 | 02/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical - Patient Assessment Also Presidents Day. EMS Connect Training: Evidence Based Medicine & EMS Research |
Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | 03/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 03/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pharmacology Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Starts on March 14 at 02:00 AM |
Joe Koehler | ||
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 | 04/12/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 04/19/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Altered Mental Status/Neuro | Joe Koehler | ||
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 | 05/10/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 05/17/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - BLS - Infant & Child BCLS, Airway | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 05/24/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Fire Refresher Part 2 | Nancy Barker | ||
| Monday | 05/31/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday No Drill - Memorial Day Holiday |
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JUNE |
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| Monday | 06/07/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Water Rescue Refresher/Shore Operations | Andy Sabo | ||
| Monday | 06/14/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 06/21/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Endocrine System Emergencies & Abdominal Pain | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 06/28/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Engine/Tender/Pump Operations | Matt Medford | ||
JULY |
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| Monday | 07/05/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Independence Day (Observed) Holiday No Drill - Independence Day (Observed) Holiday |
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| Monday | 07/12/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 07/19/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Special Needs Patients Considerations w/Medical Extrication | Joe Koehler | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Monday | 08/09/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 08/16/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Makeup/Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
| Saturday | 08/21/2021 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 | 09/06/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Labor Day Holiday No Drill - Labor Day Holiday |
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| Monday | 09/13/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 09/20/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Behavioral Emergencies/Overdose | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 09/27/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | 1-3/4 and 2-1/2 Preconnect Wet Hose Drill | - | ||
OCTOBER |
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| Monday | 10/04/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 10/11/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Also - Columbus Day |
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| Monday | 10/18/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Medical Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 10/25/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
NOVEMBER |
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| Monday | 11/01/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 11/08/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 7 at 02:00 AM |
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| Monday | 11/15/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 11/22/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 11/29/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
DECEMBER |
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| Monday | 12/06/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
| Monday | 12/13/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
| Monday | 12/20/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical/Legal Issues & Report Writing | Joe Koehler | ||
| Monday | 12/27/2021 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
