Good Morning!
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
THIS AFTERNOON: Cloudy, 60°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Wednesday Afternoon: Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 60°F (Feels like 60°F). Relative Humidity 71%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds at 5 mph.
Wednesday Evening: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 52°F (Feels like 50°F). Relative Humidity 92%. 17% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.04 in possible. South winds at 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Sprinkles. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 44°F). Relative Humidity 99%. 17% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.03 in possible. Southwest winds at 4 mph.
Thursday Morning: Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 47°F (Feels like 44°F). Relative Humidity 83%. 3% chance of precipitation. West winds at 5 mph.
Thursday Afternoon: Cloudy. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 73%. 1% chance of precipitation. West winds at 5 mph.
Thursday Evening: Mostly cloudy. Chilly. Temperature 35°F (Feels like 32°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 3 mph.
Forecast Updated: 12/01/2021 11:00 AM
2021 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2021 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 439 | 259 | +69% |
| EMS: | 316 (72%) | 187 (72%) | +69% |
| Fire: | 95 (22%) | 50 (19%) | +90% |
| Other: | 28 (6%) | 22 (8%) | +27% |
Total in 2020: 356 (0.98 calls/day)
So far in 2021, we've had an average of 1.32 calls per day
As of Tuesday, November 30, 2021
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 12/01/2021
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 12/01/2021
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 12/01/2021
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 09/21/2021 08:00 AM
Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 09/30/2021 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 10/08/2021 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
No Burn Ban
Effective 10/08/2021 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No Burn Ban
Effective 09/20/2021 05:00 PM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/08/2021 03:14 PM by SRB
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 I |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Lieutenant Ashley Walker | F881 |
Fire Officer II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Commissioners
| NAME |
| William Tylor |
| Joe Koehler |
| Claudia Frey |
| Nancy Adams (Administrative Support Assistant) |
Volunteer Members
| NAME | RADIO # | FIRE RATING | MEDICAL RATING |
| Deborah Chaney | F854 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
|
| Rachel Fuller | F856 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Dillon Greiwe | F864 |
Firefighter |
First Aid/CPR |
| David Koehler | F874 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Kaity McCullough | 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 (10.5%) | Support: | 1 (5.3%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 5 (26.3%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 16 (84.2%) | Firefighter: | 4 (21.1%) |
| Medic: | 1 (5.3%) | Firefighter I: | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighter II: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 1 (5.3%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (26.3%) | ||
