PARTIAL AND TOTAL BURN BANS IN EFFECT FOR ALL AREAS SERVED BY PCFD#23
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2024 AVG DIFF
Total: 273 203 +34%
EMS: 196 (72%) 147 (72%) +33%
Fire: 61 (22%) 39 (19%) +56%
Other: 16 (6%) 16 (8%) 0%
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 1.12 calls per day
As of Saturday, August 31, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
Lewis County
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 09/12/2024
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Land clearing burns and outdoor burning of yard debris is temporarily banned. This ban does not apply to small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner’s permission. The use of gas, propane, charcoal or pellet self-contained stoves, smokers and barbecues are allowed.
Effective 07/01/2024 12:01 AM
Lewis County
Burn ban on for outdoor burning on all lands regulated by Lewis County EXCEPT for recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands.
Effective 07/10/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 7/11/2024 at 0001 hours: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are also prohibited. These authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks, and private forest lands protected by the DNR. Contact the county Fire Department for information on recreational burning on improved property, as additional restrictions may be in place. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands. Contact Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
Effective 07/11/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 7/11/2024 at 0001 hours: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are also prohibited. These authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks, and private forest lands protected by the DNR. Contact the county Fire Department for information on recreational burning on improved property, as additional restrictions may be in place. Fireworks, and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands. Contact Department of Ecology or local Clean Air Authority to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
Effective 07/11/2024 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
The following are PROHIBITED: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire; Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material; Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device; and Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order
Effective 07/09/2024 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 08/30/2024 11:24 AM by SRB
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OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES

Here are some other services that we offer our citizens and general public.

Classes

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First-Aid/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) classes are offered by the fire department. Classes are 8 hours in length. The students are taught CPR, First Aid and AED for adults, children and infants. Cards are issued upon successful completion of the course and are valid for two years. Material is taught to the American Heart Association's (AHA) and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) standards. For more details, or to arrange a class time, please contact the fire station at (360) 569-2752.

Smoke Detectors

Pierce County Fire District 23 suggests replacing batteries in all your detectors once a year. It is also recommended to write the month and year on your batteries so you will know when it is time to replace them. Many people replace them at the end of daylight savings time in October. If your house does not have any smoke detectors, contact the fire department at (360) 569-2752 and a firefighter will install a free smoke detector for your house. There are a lmited number available which will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Weather Radios

The residences of the Upper Nisqually Valley have received a supply of weather radios (Digital Desktop Weather Radio Alert from Radio Shack). These weather radios are designed to provide advanced warning of severe weather conditions and provide flood and weather information continuously around the clock. It also provides an all-hazards warning which is especially important for those of us living around Mount Rainier. The system is tested every Wednesday between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

In the event of an emergency, natural or man-made, the radio will sound an alarm. Once the alarm has sounded, you turn the radio to the receiving station and follow the instructions. Be sure to listen to the entire message to make sure it pertains to our area - the radios may pick up warning signals for other regions.

Address Signs

Having your address clearly posted is important when emergency vehicles are trying to locate your home. The fire department can make a green reflective address sign with white numbers and letters to post on your property. The cost is $20 per sign. If you would like an address sign, please call the office at (360) 569-2752 to place your order.

Meeting Rooms

The public is welcome to use the meeting room in either the Elbe or Ashford fire stations for non-alcoholc events. There are no charges for their use. You are asked to leave them clean and not enter the truck bays. The rooms are NOT available for overnight use. If you would like to use one of the rooms, please contact Nancy Adams at (360) 569-2601 for reservations.