Good Morning!
Friday, April 26, 2024
THIS NIGHT: Sprinkles, 48°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Night: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 48°F (Feels like 47°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 6% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.03 in possible. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Morning: Drizzle. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 50°F (Feels like 50°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 3% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.01 in possible. Southeast winds at 2 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Drizzle. Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 56°F). Relative Humidity 69%. 39% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.02 in possible. West winds at 3 mph.
Friday Evening: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 52°F (Feels like 52°F). Relative Humidity 84%. 43% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.03 in possible. South winds at 2 mph.
Friday Night: Rain. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 47°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 18% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.06 in possible. South winds at 3 mph.
Saturday Morning: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 48°F (Feels like 47°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 22% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.05 in possible. South winds at 3 mph.
Forecast Updated: 4/26/2024 2:00 AM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE | 2024 | AVG | DIFF |
Total: | 80 | 59 | +36% |
EMS: | 52 (65%) | 42 (71%) | +24% |
Fire: | 23 (29%) | 12 (20%) | +92% |
Other: | 5 (6%) | 5 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 0.89 calls per day
As of Sunday, March 31, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 04/26/2024
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 04/26/2024
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 | 01/02/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - New Years Holiday New Years Holiday (Observed) |
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Thursday | 01/12/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting [Date Change] Note the change in date for this meeting |
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Monday | 01/16/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Respiratory/Allergic Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
01/23/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Annual Refresher |
Ashley Walker |
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Monday |
01/30/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
EVIP Annual Road Test, PPE Inspection, WAC 296-305 |
Ashley Walker |
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FEBRUARY |
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Monday | 02/06/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Flagging and Traffic Control at Emergency Scenes | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 02/13/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 02/20/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical - Patient Assessment | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 02/27/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Building Construction | Andy Sabo | ||
MARCH |
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Monday | 03/06/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Evidence Protection and Preservation | Scott Beason | ||
Monday | 03/13/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 03/20/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pharmacology | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
03/27/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
First Quarter SCBA & Search and Rescue Required attendance for new SCBA packs and fit testing |
Matt Medford |
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APRIL |
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Monday | 04/03/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | EVIP Practical | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 04/10/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 04/17/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Altered Mental Status/Neuro | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 04/24/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Rig Inspections | Ashley Walker | ||
MAY |
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Monday | 05/01/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Wildland Firefighting Refresher | Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 05/08/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 05/15/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Cardiac - BLS - Infant & Child BCLS, Airway, SGA | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 05/22/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Firefighting Refresher (Part 2) | Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 05/29/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Fire Drill [Topic TBD] | - | ||
JUNE |
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Monday |
06/05/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
Hands-on Hose Drill + 2nd Qtr SCBA |
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Monday | 06/12/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 06/19/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Endocrine System Emergencies & Abdominal Pain | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 06/26/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Airlift Drill | Matt Medford | ||
JULY |
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Monday | 07/03/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill - Fourth of July Holiday | - | ||
Monday | 07/10/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 07/17/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Special Needs Patients Considerations w/Medical Extrication | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 07/24/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Water Rescue Refresher - Shore Operations | Andy Sabo | ||
Monday | 07/31/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Multi-Company Drill - Wildland Operations Tenders, Portable Water Tanks, Hand Tools |
Matt Medford | ||
AUGUST |
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Monday | 08/07/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Ground Ladders/EVIP Drive Time | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 08/14/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 08/21/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Skills Makeup or Medical MCI/Triage or Open Topic | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 08/28/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Wildland Pumps and Hose portable pumps/porta tanks |
Matt Medford | ||
SEPTEMBER |
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Monday | 09/04/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | No Drill Holiday | - | ||
Monday | 09/11/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 09/18/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Behavioral Emergencies/Overdose | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday |
09/25/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
3rd Quarter SCBA |
Andy Sabo |
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OCTOBER |
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Monday | 10/02/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Hazmat | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday | 10/09/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 10/16/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Pediatric Medical Emergencies | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 10/23/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Communication and Command | Ashley Walker | ||
Monday |
10/30/2023 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
4th Quarter SCBA |
Ashley Walker |
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NOVEMBER |
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Monday | 11/06/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Asbestos Training/Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention | Nancy Barker | ||
Monday | 11/13/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 11/20/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Infectious Disease | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 11/27/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Radio Communication | Scott Beason | ||
DECEMBER |
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Monday | 12/04/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 86 | Chimney Fires and Portable Fire Extinguishers | Matt Medford | ||
Monday | 12/11/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | Commissioner & Operations Meeting | - | ||
Monday | 12/18/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | OTEP - Medical/Legal Issues & Report Writing | Joe Koehler | ||
Monday | 12/25/2023 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 87 | No Drill - Christmas Holiday | - |