Good Morning!
Thursday, September 23, 2021
THIS MORNING: Low clouds, 55°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Thursday Morning: Low clouds. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 1% chance of precipitation. North winds at 4 mph.
Thursday Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Mild. Temperature 68°F (Feels like 68°F). Relative Humidity 57%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Thursday Evening: Mostly sunny. Cool. Temperature 57°F (Feels like 57°F). Relative Humidity 82%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 4 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 48°F (Feels like 47°F). Relative Humidity 89%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Morning: Mostly sunny. Cool. Temperature 47°F (Feels like 46°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 4 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Mild. Temperature 77°F (Feels like 78°F). Relative Humidity 43%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Forecast Updated: 9/23/2021 11:00 AM
2021 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2021 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 310 | 191 | +62% |
| EMS: | 226 (73%) | 138 (72%) | +64% |
| Fire: | 59 (19%) | 36 (19%) | +64% |
| Other: | 25 (8%) | 16 (8%) | +56% |
Total in 2020: 356 (0.98 calls/day)
So far in 2021, we've had an average of 1.28 calls per day
As of Tuesday, August 31, 2021
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 09/23/2021
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 09/23/2021
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 09/23/2021
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No Burn Ban
Effective 09/21/2021 08:00 AM
Lewis County
Burn ban on for land clearing and yard debris outdoor burning. Recreational campfires and solid fuel BBQ type fires are now allowed.
Effective 09/22/2021 08:00 AM
DNR Pierce County
TOTAL BURN BAN ON
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Effective 07/02/2021 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
TOTAL BURN BAN ON
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Absolutely no burning of any kind. Ban includes charcoal briquettes, all recreational fires and campfires (even in DNR campgrounds).
Effective 07/02/2021 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: 09/22/2021 09:42 AM 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 |
|
| 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 (11.1%) | Support: | 1 (5.6%) |
| Emergency Medical Responder: | 0 (0.0%) | Firefighter Trainee: | 4 (22.2%) |
| Emergency Medical Technician: | 15 (83.3%) | Firefighter: | 4 (22.2%) |
| Medic: | 1 (5.6%) | Firefighter I: | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighter II: | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Fire Officer I: | 1 (5.6%) | ||
| Fire Officer II: | 5 (27.8%) | ||
