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County Wide Burn Ban In Effect
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICENEWS RELEASE
Dry conditions and summer weather will call for burn restrictions.
Whatcom County – Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 13, 2018.
All land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued at that time and all issued burn permits are suspended.
Recreational fires will still be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires must meet the following requirements:• Must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal• Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3’ X 3’ across, and must be a minimum 16” high, made of cement blocks, stones, or steel.• Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8” deep pit, surrounded by 4” high enclosure of rocks.• Fires must be 25’ from structures, timber, and combustible materials.• A charged garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire.• A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site.• Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older at all times.• Fires must be attended until out cold.• No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH.
Violations of these burn restrictions can result in a minimum $250.00 fine. In addition, if you have a fire that escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department, you may be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs, as well as be criminally charged.
If your property lies within Whatcom County Fire Districts (WCFD) 5- Pt. Roberts, 11- Lummi Island, or 17- Sandy Point, you must check with those fire districts for outdoor burning restrictions and to obtain outdoor burning permits (when available).
If your property lies within, or you are visiting property that is fire protected by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), or a federal parks or forest agency, you must contact those organizations about outdoor burning restrictions.
If you have any questions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County, please contact the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-778-5900 or visit our website at: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/FireMarshal. You must phone our Outdoor Burning Information Line every time you burn in Whatcom County: 360-778-5903.
Have a safe and fun rest of the summer.
Date: July 11, 2018For Immediate ReleaseContact: Mitch Nolze, Fire Inspector
Posted Jul 13, 2018, 2:33 PM by Dave Ralston
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Spring 2018 Newsletter
Posted May 22, 2018, 5:41 PM by Tony Melillo
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Additional Citizen CPR Courses This Summer!!
South Whatcom Fire Authority will be holding additional citizen CPR class coming up this Summer on July 11. The class will be held in the Geneva Fire Station, 4518 Cable Street. Class is free to residents in SWFA, and the class is $20.00 for non residents on a space available basis. Training includes CPR, use of AED, and relief of choking. An American Heart Association card will be issued upon request at the end of the class. To register, click on the register here link below. For questions, contact Erica at ework@whatcomes.org.
All Classes are full
REGISTER HERE
Posted Jul 3, 2018, 8:31 AM by Rod Topel
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County Wide Burn Ban In Effect
Posted Jul 13, 2018, 2:33 PM by Dave RalstonWHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICENEWS RELEASEDry conditions and summer weather will call for burn restrictions.Whatcom County – Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 13, 2018.All land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued at that time and all issued burn permits are suspended.Recreational fires will still be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires must meet the following requirements:• Must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal• Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3’ X 3’ across, and must be a minimum 16” high, made of cement blocks, stones, or steel.• Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8” deep pit, surrounded by 4” high enclosure of rocks.• Fires must be 25’ from structures, timber, and combustible materials.• A charged garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire.• A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site.• Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older at all times.• Fires must be attended until out cold.• No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH.Violations of these burn restrictions can result in a minimum $250.00 fine. In addition, if you have a fire that escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department, you may be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs, as well as be criminally charged.If your property lies within Whatcom County Fire Districts (WCFD) 5- Pt. Roberts, 11- Lummi Island, or 17- Sandy Point, you must check with those fire districts for outdoor burning restrictions and to obtain outdoor burning permits (when available).If your property lies within, or you are visiting property that is fire protected by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), or a federal parks or forest agency, you must contact those organizations about outdoor burning restrictions.If you have any questions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County, please contact the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-778-5900 or visit our website at: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/FireMarshal. You must phone our Outdoor Burning Information Line every time you burn in Whatcom County: 360-778-5903.Have a safe and fun rest of the summer.Date: July 11, 2018For Immediate ReleaseContact: Mitch Nolze, Fire Inspector -
Spring 2018 Newsletter
Posted May 22, 2018, 5:41 PM by Tony Melillo
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Additional Citizen CPR Courses This Summer!!
Posted Jul 3, 2018, 8:31 AM by Rod TopelSouth Whatcom Fire Authority will be holding additional citizen CPR class coming up this Summer on July 11. The class will be held in the Geneva Fire Station, 4518 Cable Street. Class is free to residents in SWFA, and the class is $20.00 for non residents on a space available basis. Training includes CPR, use of AED, and relief of choking. An American Heart Association card will be issued upon request at the end of the class. To register, click on the register here link below. For questions, contact Erica at ework@whatcomes.org.All Classes are fullREGISTER HERE
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