The high fire danger and smoky air are combining for a dangerous shortage of volunteer firefighters.
The emergencies are out numbering the available crews and volunteer departments are being pushed to the limit.
Crews with Riverside Fire in Puyallup said their numbers are dangerously low.
"To be honest, volunteer departments are strapped and we need the help," said volunteer fire fighter Caleb Carr.
There should be 45-50 volunteers to handle the new increase in calls, but they only have 28.
The challenge right now is all of these hot and dry days have combined for a high fire danger, plus all of the smoke and haze have created health concerns.