Full Notification

The department responded to 46 calls for service yesterday including calls for emergency medical service, brush fires, illegal burning, and fire alarm activation's.

Total Calls for Service this Fiscal Year (since Oct 1, 2015): 6142

Wildland Fire Danger: Very High

Safety Tip:

A Red Flag Warning has been issued today from noon till 9 pm. Please use caution in your outdoor activities and follow these important safety tips.

Equipment Use Safety

Never mow or trim dry grass on a Red Flag Warning Day. (Mow before 10 a.m. on a day when its not hot and windy).
Never use lawn mowers in dry vegetation.

Defensible Space

Residents should make sure they have 100 feet of defensible space around structures.
Clear dead weeds and vegetation.
Remove leaves and needles from gutters.
Trim branches 6 feet from the ground.

Vehicle

Never pull over in dry grass.
Ensure trailer chains don't drag on the ground.
Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained.
Have proper tire pressure to avoid driving on wheel rim.
Never let your brake pads wear too thin.

Other

Make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.
Never burn landscape debris like leaves or branches on NO Burn Days or when it's windy or areas where not allowed.
Target shoot only in approved areas, use lead ammunition only, and never at metal targets.
Report any suspicious activities to prevent arson.