Good Afternoon!
Saturday, January 28, 2023
THIS AFTERNOON: Passing showers, 42°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Saturday Afternoon: Passing showers. Cloudy. Chilly. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 38°F). Relative Humidity 80%. 27% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.09 in possible. North winds at 6 mph.
Saturday Evening: Scattered clouds. Cold. Temperature 31°F (Feels like 26°F). Relative Humidity 69%. 5% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Passing showers. Clear. Cold. Temperature 22°F (Feels like 17°F). Relative Humidity 77%. 16% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.01 in possible. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Sunday Morning: Sunny. Cold. Temperature 25°F (Feels like 25°F). Relative Humidity 60%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 2 mph.
Sunday Afternoon: Sunny. Chilly. Temperature 35°F (Feels like 30°F). Relative Humidity 38%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 6 mph.
Sunday Evening: Clear. Cold. Temperature 22°F (Feels like 17°F). Relative Humidity 64%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Forecast Updated: 1/28/2023 12:00 PM
2022 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2022 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 372 | 290 | +28% |
| EMS: | 267 (72%) | 208 (72%) | +28% |
| Fire: | 86 (23%) | 56 (19%) | +54% |
| Other: | 19 (5%) | 25 (9%) | -24% |
Total in 2021: 472 (1.30 calls/day)
So far in 2022, we've had an average of 1.02 calls per day
As of Saturday, December 31, 2022
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 01/28/2023
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 01/28/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 01/28/2023
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Effective Monday, August 5, 2022 at 08:00 AM.
Effective 10/24/2022 08:01 AM
Lewis County
Effective 12:01 A.M., July 15, 2022, To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit, you may apply on-line at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire Marshal’s office.
Effective 10/25/2022 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective October 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM. Rule burning and permit burning are allowed. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective October 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM. Rule burning and permit burning are allowed. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No fire restrictions are in effect.
Effective 10/25/2022 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/26/2022 12:30 PM by mm
PCFD #23 MEMBERS
Pierce County Fire District 23 was established in 1967 with stations in Ashford and Elbe. In 2010, District 23 began providing service to the citizens of Lewis County Fire District 17 (Big Creek) by contract - utilizing the Big Creek station and apparatus. In 2009, District 23 purchased the old Department of Natural Resources compound near Alder and converted it into an additional fire station to better serve the citizens in the west end of the district. Our district covers an area of 67 square miles, including the communities of Ashford, Elbe, Alder, and Big Creek. We also provide and receive mutual aid with the surrounding areas of South Pierce Fire & Rescue, Mineral Fire Department, and Mount Rainier National Park.
Command Staff
| NAME/RANK | RADIO # | FIRE RATING | MEDICAL RATING |
| Fire Chief Matt Medford | C87 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Safety Officer Nancy Barker | F862 |
Safety Officer |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Captain Lester Sandstrom | F863 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Andy Sabo | F851 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Chaplain/Lieutenant Joe Koehler | F871 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Scott Beason | F861 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Ashley Walker | F881 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Commissioners
| NAME |
| Claudia Frey |
| Joe Koehler |
| Caleb Young |
| Nancy Adams (Administrative Support Assistant) |
Volunteer Members
| NAME | RADIO # | FIRE RATING | MEDICAL RATING |
| Deborah Chaney | F854 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
|
| Tucker Curtis | F857 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Rachel Fuller | F856 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Christian Gidlof | F869 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Dillon Greiwe | F864 |
Firefighter |
First Aid/CPR |
| David Koehler | F874 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Joseph LeMoine | F865 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Beth McQueen | F872 |
Paramedic |
|
| Drew O'Brien | F868 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Damien Sabo | F855 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Samantha Sandstrom | F866 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| John Sanfilippo | F858 |
Support |
First Aid/CPR |
| Kate Smith | F877 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jacob Walker | F882 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Department Certification Statistics
| EMS | Fire | ||
| First Aid/CPR: | 2 (9.5%) | Support: | 1 (4.8%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 7 (33.3%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 18 (85.7%) | Firefighter: | 4 (19.0%) |
| Medic: | 1 (4.8%) | Firefighter I: | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighter II: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 6 (28.6%) | ||
