Important Update on Coronavirus and our Response
Good Morning!
Friday, June 2, 2023
THIS NIGHT: Mostly clear, 46°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 3 mph.
Friday Morning: Mostly sunny. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 71%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 3 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Mild. Temperature 68°F (Feels like 68°F). Relative Humidity 46%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 6 mph.
Friday Evening: Clear. Cool. Temperature 59°F (Feels like 59°F). Relative Humidity 61%. 0% chance of precipitation. West winds at 2 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 92%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 3 mph.
Saturday Morning: Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 56°F (Feels like 56°F). Relative Humidity 63%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 3 mph.
Forecast Updated: 6/02/2023 9:00 AM
2023 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2023 AVG DIFF
Total: 91 77 +18%
EMS: 60 (66%) 57 (74%) +5%
Fire: 28 (31%) 14 (18%) +100%
Other: 3 (3%) 6 (8%) -50%
Total in 2022: 372 (1.02 calls/day)
So far in 2023, we've had an average of 0.76 calls per day
As of Sunday, April 30, 2023
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 06/02/2023
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 06/02/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 06/02/2023
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
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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
Brandon Baker
F867
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Deborah Chaney
F854
Emergency Medical Technician
Trinity Cheney
F856
Firefighter Trainee
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
Josh Hahn
F875
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
David Koehler
F874
Firefighter
Emergency Medical Technician
Joseph LeMoine
F865
Firefighter Trainee
Emergency Medical Technician
Deisury Lopez
F868
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 (8.0%) Support: 1 (4.0%)
Emergency Medical Responder: 0 (0.0%) Firefighter Trainee: 11 (44.0%)
Emergency Medical Technician: 22 (88.0%) Firefighter: 4 (16.0%)
Medic: 1 (4.0%) Firefighter I: 0 (0.0%)
  Firefighter II: 0 (0.0%)
Fire Officer I: 0 (0.0%)
Fire Officer II: 6 (24.0%)