Good Morning!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2025 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 341 | 238 | +43% |
| EMS: | 257 (75%) | 172 (72%) | +49% |
| Fire: | 66 (19%) | 48 (20%) | +38% |
| Other: | 18 (5%) | 18 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.25 calls per day
As of Tuesday, September 30, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 11/06/2025
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 11/06/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 11/06/2025
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Residents may burn yard debris or land-clearing material in unincorporated areas with a permit. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits, and approved campfires are allowed
Effective 10/01/2025 12:00 PM
Lewis County
Residents may burn yard debris or land-clearing material in unincorporated areas with a permit. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits, and approved campfires are allowed
Effective 10/14/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds. Contact the county Fire Dept. for information on recreation burning on improved property. For agricultural, yard and garden burning or to check if an air-quality ban is in place, contact Southwest Clean Air Agency at 1-800-663-0709
Effective 10/10/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds. Contact the county Fire Dept. for information on recreation burning on improved property. For agricultural, yard and garden burning or to check if an air-quality ban is in place, contact Southwest Clean Air Agency at 1-800-663-0709
Effective 10/10/2025 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
There are no current Fire Restrictions.
Effective 09/19/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/17/2025 02:28 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 |
| 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 |
| Dennis Day |
| Claudia Frey |
| Thomas O'Haver |
| Joe Koehler |
| Caleb Young |
| Kate Smith (Administrative Support Assistant) |
Volunteer Members
| NAME | RADIO # | FIRE RATING | MEDICAL RATING |
| Desiree Abdullah | F886 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Brandon Baker | F867 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Zandria Ball | F883 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jay Brymer | F875 |
Firefighter Trainee |
First Aid/CPR |
| Gabriel Brzuchalski | F869 |
Firefighter I |
First Aid/CPR |
| Trinity Cheney | F856 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Tucker Curtis | F857 |
Firefighter I |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Veronica Fisher | F868 |
Firefighter I |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Joshua Fox | F887 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Mikayla Harden | F879 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Alexis Hoffman-Perron | F859 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Bryan King | F866 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| David Koehler | F874 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Joseph LeMoine | F865 |
Firefighter II |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Timothy Lubic Jr | F885 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Beth McQueen | F872 |
Paramedic |
|
| Drew O'Brien | F868 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Sage Pauli | F884 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Damien Sabo | F855 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Deborah Sabo | F854 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
|
| John Sanfilippo | F858 |
Support |
First Aid/CPR |
| Audrey Simonson | F876 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Kate Smith | F877 |
Firefighter Trainee |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Isaac Tolliver | F888 |
Firefighter I |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Jacob Walker | F882 |
Firefighter |
Emergency Medical Technician |
Department Certification Statistics
| EMS | Fire | ||
| First Aid/CPR: | 3 (9.7%) | Support: | 1 (3.2%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 14 (45.2%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 27 (87.1%) | Firefighter: | 3 (9.7%) |
| Medic: | 1 (3.2%) | Firefighter I: | 4 (12.9%) |
| Firefighter II: | 1 (3.2%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (16.1%) | ||
