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 8:00 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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BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Are you able to make decisions confidently?
Do you possess good communication and listening skills?
Are you an honest, ethical person, with integrity?
Are you a flexible, open-minded person, able to learn from experiences?
Are you a person with a plan, but flexible in dynamic, rapidly evolving situations?
Are you at ease with all types of people?
Are you willing to stop what you are doing to answer a call for help?

Are you ready to become part of our team?

Pierce 23 Fire and Rescue is always looking for committed volunteers who wish to serve their community as a trained first responder. Being a volunteer firefighter is an exciting job that comes with lots of satisfaction, camaraderie and experience. Volunteer personnel respond to calls for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all kinds of weather and conditions. We are looking for people who have demonstrated skills and characteristics which include, but are not limited to:

  • Courage, dedication, assertiveness, and above all, a desire to help others in need.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • A solid work ethic.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working and interpersonal relations with the community, other public safety personnel, subordinates, and superiors.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience.
Fire department training

Roles for volunteers include emergency response personnel (Firefighters/EMT's) as well as support personnel. Men and women age 18 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to serve as firefighters are eligible to apply for emergency response positions. Anyone age 18 or over may apply for and serve in support positions. All applicants must pass a background check and physical exam, provided by the department upon acceptance.

Volunteers with Pierce 23 Fire & Rescue do not need any prior fire or emergency service experience. Volunteers will attend weekly drills and other training classes (such as EMT training and Firefighter academy, driver/operator, water rescue, as well as other advanced training), and will be provided with all necessary equipment by the department.

Pierce 23 Fire & Rescue does not have paid or career positions available.

Still Interested?

If you would like to join our team, please contact us here, or stop by our Headquarters Station. We look forward to hearing from you!