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SPRING BURNING TIPS
The Olathe & Montrose Fire Departments would like to remind everyone
2007 spring burning season is just around the corner and we would like
to provide you with some helpful burning tips to help ensure a safe
burning season. We would ask that all residents assist Fire, EMS, and
Law Enforcement by having your address clearly posted at your residence.
Recommended minimal check list before a Burn should be conducted:
1. Look at the local predicted weather the night before you want
to burn.
If the winds are predicted high or AM winds are predicted then
DON’T BURN!
2. Call Montrose Dispatch center at 970-252-4020 and let them
know you will be conducting a controlled burn. This will help
you in two ways: #1. finding out if there is a burn ban , and #2. by
reducing the number of false alarms reported to the Fire Department by
passer by’s
3. Always try to conduct your Burns as early as possible to try
to finish before noon. The afternoon winds on normal spring days
usually start at 11:00AM.
4. Make sure you have plenty of help and never burn alone! Call
your family and friends invite them over for a Burn and Barbecue!
5. Always have safety tools available: shovels, water source,
garden hose, fire extinguisher, buckets of water, a cell phone to call
911, and plenty of help.
6. Your personal gear should include: leather boots, leather gloves,
pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and safety glasses or goggles.
7. Pre – burn around hazard areas that could be involved if the fire
is to get out of control (telephone poles, wood piles, yards, sheds,
cars, gated pipe, trees, along fence lines and between neighboring
properties. Remove hazards or flammable materials from the area!
8. Never leave your burn unattended.
9. Always do a double check when the burning is completed to
ensure it is "Out" (the after noon wind’s may surprise you by
re-igniting your burn)
10. City Of Montrose residents must obtain a permit from
The Montrose Fire Protection District before burning.
They are available at no cost at Station 1, which is located at 441 S.
Uncompahgre Av.
If you may need any additional information regarding Burning please
feel free to leave a message at the Olathe station at (970)-323-6234
or call the Montrose Fire Department at (970)-249-9181.
In Olathe if you do not have a posted address at your residence, or it is
unclear please call 970-323-6234 and leave a message and we will help
you with your address signage.
Be Safe…
Thank You,
Olathe Volunteer Fire Department
Montrose Fire Protection District
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