Burn Bans

Jefferson County Fire Ban Lifted, Restrictions Remain:

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2011

Contact: Jacki Kelley
Sheriff's Office Public Information Director
303-271-5697 - work
303-435-1421 - cell

Mark Techmeyer
Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer
303-271-5602 - work
303-419-3392 - cell

200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

Re: Fire ban lifted in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, Co. – Effective immediately, Jefferson County Sheriff Ted Mink has issued temporary fire restrictions for the below listed areas in unincorporated Jefferson County:

All lands west of Highway 93
All lands west of C-470
All lands west of Highway 121, for all portions south of C-470
These fire restrictions supersede the fire ban which was implemented on March 21, 2011 and are intended to reduce the likelihood of human caused wildfires.

Pursuant to the annual operating plan regarding the implementation of fire restrictions and fire bans; and due to the continuing high fire danger condition within Jefferson County, the following activities are prohibited pursuant to stage 1 restrictions:

Building, maintaining, attending or using any fire or campfire, except a fire within a permanently constructed fire grate in a developed park, campground, or picnic area.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area of at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material.
Note: Burn permits issued and not executed prior to the effective date of these temporary fire restrictions shall not be authorized unless approved by the issuing agency on the day of execution.

Exemptions approved under these temporary fire restrictions:

Persons with a valid written permit from the sheriff or appropriate fire authority, which specifically authorizes the prohibited act.
Any federal, state, or local law enforcement or fire officer acting in the performance of an official duty.
Any fires contained within liquid fueled or gas fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices.
Charcoal grill fires at private residences or within a permanently constructed grate in a developed park, campground, or picnic area.
Campfires or bonfires required in religious ceremonies and for which a valid written permit has been granted in advance by the local fire department or district.
Individuals operating under any of the above exemptions shall take adequate measures to prevent uncontrolled fires. Possible measures include, but are not limited to:

Containers of adequate water or dry soil nearby
Shovels, fire extinguishers, or other extinguishing agents nearby
Coordination with the local fire department or district to be on scene or standby during an activity
Pursuant to County Resolution CC 97-433, violations of these prohibitions, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not more than $600.00. Such acts violate sections 102.8 and 308.2.1 of the International Fire Code.

These temporary fire restrictions became effective at 12 p.m. on May 2, 2011 and shall remain in effect until superseded or repealed.

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For Immediate Release - May 13, 2011

Contact: Jacki Kelley
Sheriff's Office Public Information Director
303-271-5697 - work
303-435-1421 - cell

Mark Techmeyer
Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer
303-271-5602 - work
303-419-3392 - cell



Re: Fire restrictions lifted in Jefferson County


Jefferson County, Co. – Effective at 9 a.m. on May 13, 2011 the Jefferson County Sheriff lifted the temporary fire restriction order for all areas of unincorporated Jefferson County. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced the danger of wildfire; however, people are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present in the high country. Many people will continue to enjoy the mountains and parks through the remainder of the season and citizens should be reminded to use caution when starting and extinguishing campfires, disposing of lighted cigarettes, and other activities that involve the use of fire or sparks. Warm and windy days can quickly lower the fuel moisture content of trees and grasses, making them susceptible to ignition.

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Per scanner, Park County fire restrictions will be rescinded effective 9:00 AM today.

Edited to add:

[center:dht8qxhb]Park County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Fred Wegener
P.O. Box 604
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
719-836-2494
FIRE BAN Cancelled
FOR ALL OF PARK COUNTY
The
STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTION
is no longer in effect.
I am cancelling the county fire ban as of today,
May 16th at 9am.
Thank you for your cooperation.
_____________________________
Sheriff Fred Wegener
POSTED 05/16/2011[/center:dht8qxhb]

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TELLER COUNTY FIRE BAN IN EFFECT: The Board of County Commissioners have implemented a countywide Stage 1 Fire Ban effective today, June 8, 2011 effective at 12:00 Noon. Click here for information on restricted and allowed Fire Ban activities.

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thanks jf!

Per scanner, Park County is now under a Stage 1 burn ban.

THANKS for the updates...

Park County Sheriff has now initiated a county-wide fire ban.

For details, go to http://www.parkco.us/index.aspx?NID=402

Park County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Fred Wegener
P.O. Box 604
Fairplay, Colorado 80440 719-836-2494
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
FOR ALL OF PARK COUNTY
The unusually dry, warm weather in our state has caused the fire danger to become extreme in Park
County. This is a STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTION. Park County will begin a Stage I Fire Restriction on June 13th, 2011@11:00 AM.
Stage I: The following acts are prohibited on all private property, public land, roads and trails described herein, until further notice:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except a fire within a permanent constructed fire grate in a developed campground.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Exemptions:
a. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
b. Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels.
c. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice. .
d. Any Federal. State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Individual Fire Protection Districts may impose stricter restrictions than listed above within their respective district boundaries.
(Resolution No. 18)
Thank you for your cooperation.
_____________________________ Sheriff Fred Wegener POSTED 06/13/2011

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Additionally, the Pike National Forest and BLM Royal Gorge Field Office have Stage I restrictions in effect for all public lands in Park County per Brian Foltz, Director, Park County Emergency Management.

Park County is in a Stage II Fire Ban Until Further Notice
Stage II Fire ban is effective Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 8:00 am until rescinded. The following acts are prohibited on private property, and all public property not designated as federal land, until further notice:

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Operating a chain saw or motorized equipment for any purpose.
Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails.
Blasting, welding or other activities, which generate flame or flammable material.

Exceptions:

Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
Persons using a fire solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels.
Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.
Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

Individual Fire Protection Districts may impose stricter restrictions than listed above within their respective district boundaries.

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