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Prevent Wildfires- What can you do?
DEBRIS BURNING
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Check with your local
officials to see if it is an "open burn season".
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Inquire with your
local fire chief or fire warden to see if a permit is required.
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Have a shovel and
water accessible and ready to go.
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Be prepared to stay
near your burn until it is out and cold.
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Notify the city or
county dispatch when you are ready to ignite.
BUILDING SAFE CAMPFIRES
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Clear campfire site down to bare soil.
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Circle pit with
rocks.
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Build campfires away
from overhanging branches, steep slopes, dry grass, and
leaves.
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Keep a bucket of
water and a shovel nearby.
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Never leave a
campfire unattended.
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When putting out a
campfire, drown the fire, stir it, and drown it again.
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Always have adult
supervision.
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Be careful with gas
lanterns, barbeque grills, gas stoves, and anything that can be a source
of ignition for a wildfire.
OFF-ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle:
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Never park on or
drive through dry grass.
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Grease trailer
wheels, check tires, and ensure safety chains are not touching the
ground.
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Internal combustion
engines on off-road vehicles require a spark arrestor.
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Check and clean the
spark arrestor.
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Carry a shovel and
fire extinguisher in your vehicle or OHV/ATV.
Equipment:
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Sparks from
chainsaws, welding torches, and other equipment can cause wildfires.
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Please check local
restrictions before using such equipment.
FIREWORKS SAFETY
Fireworks Demonstration
Safety tips for the use of fireworks on PRIVATE LAND when
authorized:
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Always read
directions.
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Always have adult
supervision.
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Never use fireworks
near dry grass or other flammable materials.
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Have a bucket of
water and a hose nearby.
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Never attempt to
re-light or "fix" fireworks.
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Fireworks are not
toys.
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Use only Utah State
Fire Marshal approved fireworks.
STOP ARSON FIRES
Firefighters Need Your Help
Please
note any unusual or suspicious activity around fires. Write down
the following information and report it to your local law enforcement
agency or nearest fire department immediately.
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Time and place
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Description of
person(s) involved
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Vehicle license
number, make, model, and color
Thank you for your
watchful eyes to help keep our wildland safe from arson fires.
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