Good Morning!
Thursday, August 7, 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 08/07/2025
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 08/07/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 08/07/2025
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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| 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 | - | ||
