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Wildland Fire Prevention
The Washington State
Department of Natural Resources has increased the fire danger rating in
Pend Oreille County to “MODERATE”.
A burn ban is in effect July 15
through September 30, 2010 throughout the county. All outdoor burning is
banned with the exception of recreational fires in approved fire pits
within designated state, county, municipal or other campgrounds. The use
of gas and propane barbeques and self contained stoves are allowed.
During a "Moderate" fire danger condition,
you can expect the following:
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Fires start somewhat readily to readily.
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Fires in forests spread slowly to
moderately quickly with flames of 1-3 feet.
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Crowns of trees with branches close to
the ground may ignite (torching) but fires rarely spread far in the
tree crowns.
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Fires in dry grass spread moderately
quickly to quickly with flames up to 2 times the height of the
grass, especially if conditions are windy.
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Some shrubs within the grass burn
readily.
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Embers from the fires may start
additional fires (spotting) a short distance from the main fire.
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Unattended campfires may begin to creep
away from the fire ring or fire pit.
If you see someone you think is burning illegally call
the Department of Ecology’s toll-free complaint line at 1-866-211-6284.
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Wildland
Fire Fighting
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Risk Mobilization - In 1991, a wildland fire in Spokane destroyed
hundreds of residential structures and thousands of acres of forest. In
the wake of that firestorm, the 1992 Washington State Legislature passed
into law a bill directing the creation of the State Fire Service
Mobilization Plan in RCW
43.43.961. This RCW names the Chief of the Washington State
Patrol as the authority to authorize a state-declared mobilization.
Under this RCW, the Fire
Service Resource Mobilization Plan is implemented to provide personnel,
equipment, and other logistical resources from around the state when a
wildland fire or other emergency exceeds the firefighting capacity of
local jurisdictions. In accordance with this plan, the Washington State
Patrol Fire Protection Bureau Office of the State Fire Marshal
coordinates statewide fire service resources to support local
firefighting efforts.
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue participates in requests for state
mobilizations with fire equipment and volunteers. Our participation is
dependent upon our local conditions as well. When we have a high
potential for major fires we reserve our apparatus and volunteers to
stay here in our own protections area.
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Fire Protection in the Wildland/Urban Interface
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Protecting and Landscaping Homes in a Wildland/Urban Interface
By Yvonne C. Barkley, Chris Schnepf
and Jack Cohen
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After the Burn
Assessing and Managing Your Forestland
After a Wildfire
By Yvonne C. Barkley |
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Posted with
permission from author Yvonne C. Barkley |
509-447-5305
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue
325272 Hwy. 2
Newport, WA 99156 |
PEND OREILLE COUNTY
FIRE DANGER
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