Before You Burn!

DEVASTATING WILDFIRES CAN QUICKLY OCCUR WHEN TRASH FIRES GROW OUT OF CONTROL.

YOU MUST CALL 635-9988 BEFORE YOU BURN. WE WILL ADVISE YOU IF IT IS A "BURN DAY" OR IF IT IS UNSAFE TO DO SO.

Download our "Firewise" checklist handout and read the information on our preparedness page, or call our department business number 635-9988 to arrange for a FREE HOME SAFETY INSPECTION.

BURN INFO: 635-9988, HCFR's business number
HCFR will advise you of weather conditions.

REMEMBER:

* In an Emergency always dial: 911
Do NOT call our business number if it's an emergency!!
Again, call 911 in case of fire or medical emergencies!!

* Keep burn piles small and easy to manage.

* Please watch your fire closely. YOU are responsible for out-of-control fires!

* Have water available. Use a burn pit or barrel with a screen to reduce embers

* Last match strike at 3:00 PM (except warming or cooking fires)

* Please be considerate of your neighbors. Late burns won't dissipate smoke due to cooling air.

* Dead limbs, leaves and grass only, burning trash is against state law.

* Do not ever, ever, ever leave any fire unattended for any reason!!

* Know the law! Be prepared to present a burning permit, if asked, and if required under Arizona State Law.

Air Quality Links:
ADEQ Air Quality Division
Who Needs A Permit?
AZ Open Burn Permits Information
Open Burning Permit Application
Open burn permitting authorities -- for our area this would be
     ADEQ-NRO, 1801 W. Route 66 Suite 117, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, (928) 779-0313

IMPORTANT -- High Country Fire-Rescue does NOT enforce air quality laws. However, repeated calls concerning open burning for the same resident or area will result in HCFR contacting CCSO.