Pierce County Fire District #23

AKA: Pierce 23 Fire & Rescue; Pierce County Fire District 23

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Contact information

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Physical address

Pierce County Fire District #23
29815 State Route 706 East
Ashford, WA 98304 (Map)

Mailing address

Pierce County Fire District #23
PO Box 842, Elbe, WA 98330

Phone: (360) 569-2752

Website: pcfd23.org

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Fire chief

Matt Medford
Fire Chief

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Fire department statistics

Department type: Combination
Stations: 4
Calls per year: 431
Volunteer firefighters: 22
Population served: 2,500
Area covered: About 67 sq mi

Calls by type

Medical calls: 326

Source: Pierce County Fire District #23 website

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Fire stations

Station 85 · 50602 Mountain Hwy E, Eatonville
Station 86 · 18109 541st Street East, Elbe
Station 87 Headquarters · 29815 State Route 706 East, Ashford
Station 88 · 136 Osborn Road, Ashford

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Fire equipment

Engine 87
Tender 87Water tender
Aid 87BLS ambulance
Utility 87Utility / chief's vehicle

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Fire danger

Low

Pierce County, set by DNR Oct 9, 2026 · checked Oct 24, 2026 · Verify

Pierce County and state fire danger levels · Wildfire guides for Pierce County

Community services

Burning and campfires

Burn restrictions (DNR) – Current fire danger and burn restrictions on land the Washington Department of Natural Resources protects, with a map. (Washington Department of Natural Resources)

Wildfire and emergencies

12 steps to defend your home from wildfire (Washington DNR) – DNR's twelve steps to protect your home from wildfire (PDF). (Washington Department of Natural Resources)
Defensible space: prepare your home (Washington DNR) – How to prepare your home and the space around it for wildfire. (Washington Department of Natural Resources)
Wildfire Ready (Washington DNR) – DNR's wildfire readiness program for homeowners and neighborhoods. (Washington Department of Natural Resources)

Classes, tours and community events

CERT in Washington – The state's Community Emergency Response Team program, which trains volunteers in disaster response skills through local programs. (Washington State Military Department)

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Last verified October 19, 2026.