Fire Arms Going off

Becky wrote: I am just amazed by some of the behavior I hear.
I wanted to mow our grass today but called in to check.
Mowers are prohibited.
With as many fires as were reported yesterday and today....how does one not know there is a problem.

Who did you call? It would have never crossed my flat lander born and raised brain to ask about a lawn mower.

Now I am wondering about my gas powered log splitter.

Use common sense Blazer Bob. If that wood needs to be split today, have a fire extinquisher at the ready. I doubt you need wood today.

If you have questions about the ban you can call the Platte Canyon fire office they are very helpful.

There are not any solid guidelines if it is a 2 stroke engine most likley it will fall under the same as a chain saw.

We habe plenty of wood to split but we have an electric splitter all of the big stuff that needs the chain saw will have to wait.

Still hope to see more fire ban signs in the subdivisions even Loaf-n-Jug has one.

To one extreme to another. Please people, use common sense. It is not like everything is doused in gasoline. Proper education brings understanding of situational awareness . For goodness sake, get real people. Take a look around you and observe what is going on and quit assuming things. I'm concerned on the reactions going on here. Don't get me wrong because I'm heartbroken with all the fire activity too. Just get a grip people. Damn.

Blazer Bob wrote:

Becky wrote: I am just amazed by some of the behavior I hear.
I wanted to mow our grass today but called in to check.
Mowers are prohibited.
With as many fires as were reported yesterday and today....how does one not know there is a problem.

Who did you call? It would have never crossed my flat lander born and raised brain to ask about a lawn mower.

Now I am wondering about my gas powered log splitter.

I called Park County dispatch after hearing fire ban violations for chain saws repeatedly on the scanner.

Stage II Fire ban is effective Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 5:00 pm until rescinded. The following acts are prohibited on private property, and all public property, 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.

http://www.parkco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=32

Source

http://www.disastersupportvolunteers.co ... her-notice

I pressed the link and it shows different information. Nothing about motorized equipment. It does show that it was updated 6-22-2012. So that means motorized equipment like a mower and chainsaw would be acceptable, assuming good judgment when used?

http://parkco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=32

Posted on: June 20, 2012
Park County is in a Stage II Fire Ban Until Further Notice
Stage II Fire ban is effective Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 5:00 pm until rescinded. The following acts are prohibited on private property, and all public property, 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 without a USDA or SAE approved spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order, and have a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and possessing one large size pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches. The extinguisher shall be with the chain saw operator; the shovel may be kept with the fueling supplies, but readily available for quick use.
Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails.
Blasting, welding or other activities, which generate flame or flammable material.
Fireworks and recreational shooting.

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.

Thank you for your cooperation, Sheriff Fred Wegener

Updated 6/22/2012

where does one get the official list of permitted and not permitted activities?

Here's Jeffco's Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
http://jeffco.us/jeffco/news_uploads/ho ... re_ban.pdf

I don't know of any list other than what has been posted by Parkco and Jeffco.

I would think if it isn't listed that it is allowed, using good judgment in its use.

thanks, I don't see lawnmowers on there. Is that prohibited?

Becky wrote: I am just amazed by some of the behavior I hear.
I wanted to mow our grass today but called in to check.
Mowers are prohibited.
With as many fires as were reported yesterday and today....how does one not know there is a problem.

:VeryScared:
Wow, they are serious.

Looks like no more cigar smoking for me for awhile.