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Burn Ban Update – October 3, 2024

Advisory: Debris Burns in POCo remain prohibited. Burning with a DNR Permit & campfires are allowed. PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises that burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds. ALL OUTDOOR RULE [...]

2024-10-03T22:58:28-07:00October 3rd, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Burn Ban Update – July 10, 2024

Burning Controls in Pend Oreille County, effective July 10, 2024, from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office: Effective Wednesday, July 10th, campfires & recreational fires and prescribed burns are prohibited in Pend Oreille County. PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a ban on campfires, outdoor burning, [...]

2024-07-11T14:10:50-07:00July 10th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Public Education Event – Wild Fire Prevention

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is excited to announce a vital public education event focused on wildfire protection strategies. We are honored to host Forest Ownby, an expert from the Department of Natural Resources, who will provide invaluable insights and answer your questions on how to effectively safeguard your property against wildfires. Mark your calendars [...]

2024-02-02T12:18:47-08:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: |Tags: , , , |

Public Education Event – Wild Fire Prevention

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is excited to announce a vital public education event focused on wildfire protection strategies. We are honored to host Forest Ownby, an expert from the Department of Natural Resources, who will provide invaluable insights and answer your questions on how to effectively safeguard your property against wildfires. Mark your calendars [...]

2024-02-01T10:14:00-08:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: News, Public Events|Tags: , , |

Riverside High School’s Oregon Fire Update Meeting – August 23, 2023

Chief Martin attended this morning's Riverside High School Oregon Fire update meeting. This picture shows those in attendance. Major takeaways: People are flying drones in the fire area causing concern for fire-fighting aircraft. If drones are flying we cannot fly. Reports of people target practicing in the burnt-out fire areas causing firefighters to leave the area. [...]

2023-08-26T15:19:37-07:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: News, Public Events|Tags: , , |

Oregon Road Fire – Update – August 22, 2023

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on August 18th for a Fire-Smoke Only call at E Frideger Rd and N Jefferson Rd in NW Elk.at 5:17 PM. Pend Oreille Fire District 4 and 5 responded to assist South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue, along with Spokane 4 Fire District, DNR, and the Pend [...]

2023-10-10T20:51:24-07:00August 22nd, 2023|Categories: News, Public Events|Tags: , , |

Oregon Road Fire – August 18th, 2023

Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank the SPOFR staff and volunteers for their ongoing efforts starting last night fighting the Oregon Road and neighboring fires. Chief Martin also recommends searching "Oregon Road Fire" and Nixle for updated information on evacuations from the fire. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR

2023-10-10T20:51:56-07:00August 19th, 2023|Categories: News, Public Events|Tags: , , |

Brush Fire on Spring Valley Road – July 27, 2023

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on July 27 for a brush fire on Spring Valley Road. According to Chief Brad Martin there were 50 firefighters attacking the blaze along with two Fire Boss Fighting Aircraft, one helicopter and two bulldozers. The cause of the fire is unknown currently. Chief Martin wishes [...]

2023-10-10T20:55:16-07:00July 28th, 2023|Categories: News, Public Events|Tags: , |

Burn Ban Lifted – October 26, 2022

Effective 10/26/2022 at 12:01 AM: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter (4 feet in diameter in Spokane County), are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed, however campfires are not allowed on [...]

2023-12-02T16:18:10-08:00October 26th, 2022|Categories: Archive|Tags: , , , , |

Burn Ban Update – September 23, 2022

Effective 9/23/2022 at 12:01 AM: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact the Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.

2023-12-02T16:18:01-08:00September 24th, 2022|Categories: Archive|Tags: , , , , |
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