Important Burning Requirements
- Burning must be conducted under the constant supervision of a person capable of taking active action.
- Charged garden hose or shovel and rake are required at the burn site.
- Burn barrels and burn piles must have the vegetation cleared from around them to prevent the spread of fire.
- Burn piles greater then 4 foot wide, by 4 foot deep, and over 4 foot in height shall have a permit.
- Permit must be available at the burn site.
- The distance to the nearest structure or combustibles shall be greater than 50 feet and in a safe location.
- Any of burning of Rubber products, Tires, Plastic, Garbage, Wire insulation, Automobile parts, Petroleum and petroleum-treated materials, Asphalt, Asbestos or industrial waste, Clothing, Mattress, Couches, Stuffed chairs, Any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors, Animal remains or animal or vegetable matter which normally emits dense smoke or noxious odors is PROHIBITED by DEQ, and can result in fines by DEQ of up to $10,000 per day. The Illinois Valley Fire District will charge a minimum of $250 for extinguishment of illegal open burns.
- Only burning of debris, land clearing material, construction sites, or slash is permitted.
- Burning is allowed during daylight hours only, and the attendant shall insure that the fire is completely burned down to coals or extinguished prior to dark.
- Fire must be extinguished if conditions develop which would cause the fire to spread (i.e. wind, brands or embers, etc.), or reasonable smoke complaints from neighbors.
- No burning will be allowed during Fire Season. Fire Season is determined by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Before burning call 541-592-2121--The recorded message will specify burning regulations for that day.
Off to the Races! -- IVFD Station Challenge Illinois Valley Firefighters recently competed against each other in a modified firefighter challenge for the best time. The events included dressing in full turnout gear, donning an SCBA air pack and connecting multiple hoses and appliances with the appropriate adapters, reducers, etc. to get water flowing out of three separate nozzles.Photos by IVFD volunteers Dale and Elaine Sandberg To view a larger format of this slideshow, visit our Picture Gallery: Training--Firefighter Station Challenge--February 9, 2010 Board Meeting Review - Feb. 11, 2010
REVIEW: Chief is back from a much needed vacation – and life at the Fire Stations goes forward. The “Sleeper Program” was initiated last month. Response times are starting to come down. Once the “kinks” have been worked out – we are convinced this program will be a great asset to our Valley residents and our emergency response criteria.
Board of Directors to Meet Thursday, February 11
ILLINOIS VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
New Firefighters Get Hose TrainingOur new recruits are coming along in thier firefighter training! Check them out in these pictures from Sunday's fire academy in Cave Junction. Battalion Chief Ken Gavlik instructs the recruits on water supply and fire streams. Photos by IVFD Volunteers, Chris Arnold and Andrea Gomez-Steelman
To view a larger format of this slideshow, visit our Picture Gallery: Firefighter Academy Hose Training -- February 7, 2010 |
ILLINOIS VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
IVFD proudly protects 20,000 people living in an area of 140 square miles within the beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon.
The area we serve is primarily rural, with the incorporated City of Cave Junction as its hub.
We are publicly funded and boast a staff of 5 full time employees and approximately 40 volunteers.