Burn Ban Status:
Effective April 07, 2020 at 10:00
There is currently a
Burn Ban in effect
at this time.
Open Air Burning is not allowed in the Hartsel Fire District.
The following acts are PROHIBITED on ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal.
2. Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
3. Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails.
4. Blasting, welding or other activities, which generate flame or flammable material.
5. Fireworks and model rocketry.
6. Target shooting and recreational shooting is prohibited.
7. Operating a chain saw without a 10lb ABC or 2 ½ gallon pressurized or equivalent fire extinguisher, and large size pointed shovel readily available for quick use.
Exceptions:
1. Persons with a written exemption from the Sheriff that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2. Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels.
3. Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the
performance of an official duty.
4. Approved fully contained outdoor wood burning furnace/boiler.
5. For commercial operations authorized under contract or permit, internal and external combustion engines may be operated as approved by the Forest Service within designated areas.
6. Licensed hunters that are actively pursuing game.
This decision was not made easily, but only after discussion with the local Fire Chiefs was it determined that this is the best course of action. Please be patient with this decision as there are other factors involved.
Please abide by the County Ordinance 19-01. Citations for violations will start at $500 and increase to $1000.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Hartsel Fire Protection District.
until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal.
2. Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
3. Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails.
4. Blasting, welding or other activities, which generate flame or flammable material.
5. Fireworks and model rocketry.
6. Target shooting and recreational shooting is prohibited.
7. Operating a chain saw without a 10lb ABC or 2 ½ gallon pressurized or equivalent fire extinguisher, and large size pointed shovel readily available for quick use.
Exceptions:
1. Persons with a written exemption from the Sheriff that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2. Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels.
3. Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the
performance of an official duty.
4. Approved fully contained outdoor wood burning furnace/boiler.
5. For commercial operations authorized under contract or permit, internal and external combustion engines may be operated as approved by the Forest Service within designated areas.
6. Licensed hunters that are actively pursuing game.
This decision was not made easily, but only after discussion with the local Fire Chiefs was it determined that this is the best course of action. Please be patient with this decision as there are other factors involved.
Please abide by the County Ordinance 19-01. Citations for violations will start at $500 and increase to $1000.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Hartsel Fire Protection District.
Burn Ban F.A.Q.'s
- Can I use my charcoal grill? (A Charcoal grill uses either charcoal briquettes or natural lump charcoal as their fuel source. )
- Can I use my propane fire pit? (A propane fire fit has a propane tank that is connected via a gas line to a burner, which is a metal tube with holes that release propane gas)
- Can I operate my chainsaw to clear for a building or fire mitigation?
- Can I use my Gas (propane) Grill?
- Can I operate my outdoor smoker?
- May I have a fire in my indoor fireplace for heat?
- Can I operate my outdoor fully contained wood burning furnace / broiler used to heat my home and water?
- Can I burn Tiki Torches?
- Can I operator a wood chipper?
FOREST ORDER R2-2020-02
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
To view Order click here
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
To view Order click here