OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & CLATSOP COUNTY FIRE DEFENSE BOARD - OPEN BURN REGULATIONS FOR 2007/2008
The following Guidelines have been adopted and
shall be followed for burning within the protection area of the
Gearhart Fire Department.
1.
Burning shall be attended at
all times.
2.
All burning shall be conducted during daylight hours only.
Exception,
prearranged burns, recreational and/or cooking fires.
3.
All burning shall be in burning barrels or piles no larger than 4ft
x 4ft. Piles larger than 4ft x 4ft shall have approval prior to
ignition.
4.
Burning may be banned at any time due to extreme dryness.
5.
All piles and barrels shall be clear of all combustibles (brush,
grass, etc.), and shall be no closer than 25 feet to any structure (building, fence, etc.).
6.
Smoke from a burn that affects health or
causes property damage shall not be allowed. 7.
An effective means of extinguishment shall
be available on site (hose, extinguisher, tools, etc.). 8.
All fires shall be completely extinguished
prior to leaving. 9.
Burning of WOOD DEBRIS AND YARD WASTE ONLY 10.
Other rules may affect burning within your
area, please contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
at (503)229-5393. For More Information Contact Us At The Telephone Number Below............
July 4th Parade & BBQ - July 4, 10am
Feb 6, 2010 - Crab Feed
Feb 27, 2010 - Annual Banquet
May 29, 2010 - Fireman's Ball
July 4, 2010 - Community Hotdog Feed
Aug 28, 2010 - Dept Volleyball (+40 v -40!)
Nov 24, 2010 - Turkey Night
For EMS Personnel Only
Public Documents
2007-2008 Burn Regulations (15kb pdf)
Application To Burn Vacant Structure
Protect Your Home Against Wildfire Damage (592kb - pdf)
Fire - Tsunami Safety Brochure (1mb - pdf)
Halloween Safety Tips (450kb - pdf)
Cadet Firefighter Volunteer Program Application (16 years & under with drivers license)
Volunteer Firefighter Application

