Fire Restrictions Flyer

 

 Due to the recent rains, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized Sheriff Mattivi to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective July 16, 018. The Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff ask residents and visitors to please be diligent and use caution as fuels are dry and, as has been experienced elsewhere in Colorado, wildfire potential is very high. What you need to know:      

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE BANNED UNDER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

• Building, maintaining, attending or using a campfire except in designated and signed campgrounds or developed recreation sites with provided fire grates.
• Open burning of any kind including burning of trash or debris, burning of ditches, open charcoal or wood fires.
• Use of all fireworks and use of explosives.
• Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle, trailer, building or tent, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in a barren or cleared area at least 3 feet in diameter, and disposal of cigarette butts anywhere outdoors.
• Operating a chainsaw, without an approved spark arrester and without a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher and pointed shovel, kept within immediate reach of the operator.
• Welding or use of torch with open flame except in a barren or area cleared of all flammable materials at least 10 feet on all sides from the equipment.

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE PERMITTED UNDER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

• Cooking on manufactured charcoal, liquid fuel or propane gas grills or other manufactured liquid fuel cookstoves.
• Campfires with flame length not exceeding two feet in height in pre-fabricated concrete or metal fire enclosures in established campgrounds (USFS, NPS, privately owned).
• Fires in chiminea type manufactured enclosures on private property.
• Campers and drivers are asked to limit travel to designated roads and trails as much as possible, to avoid igniting sparks on grass and brush.

 

If you have questions, or see a violation of the fire restrictions, please contact the Ouray County Sheriff’s office at 970-325-7272.

 

Log Hill Fire Participates in the Telluride Gives Campaign

On December 14, Log Hill Fire will again be participating in the Telluride Gives campaign.  Since 2011, falling property values have reduced the property tax revenue received by the fire department by approximately 32.4%.  In 2018, tax revenue will again fall by almost $9,200.  Please consider supporting Log Hill Fire, along with many other Ouray County non-profits through this campaign.  You can give at: https://telluridegives.org/npo/log-hill-volunteer-fire-department on December 14.  If you prefer to send your donation directly to Log Hill Fire, you can mail it to: LHMFPD, P. O. Box 747, Montrose, CO 81402.  Thank you.

 

 

Millions of Home Fire Extinguishers Recalled
Kidde has recalled almost 38 million home fire extinguishers.  The recall is for plastic handle fire extinguishers.  It takes about 5 minutes to request a replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Just call 1-855-271-0773. They ask for name, address, Model and Serial number and color of the extinguisher. You will receive a replacement in about 2 weeks.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fire-extinguisher-recall-kidde-nearly-40-million/

 

 

Mitigation assistance is available!
The West Region Wildfire Council has opened the community assistance program for 2017. The program assists residents in performing mitigation and creating defensible space around their homes. This program will pay up to 75% of the cost to perform wildfire mitigation around homes. To get started, contact the West Region Wildfire Council and schedule a site visit. http://www.cowildfire.org/2017-cost-share-program/

 

 

Log Hill Fire Improves Public Protection Classification Rating

On October 24, 2016, the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) announced that Log Hill Fire has improved its Public Protection Classification (PPC) Rating to 4/4Y which will be effective February 1, 2017.  PPC reflects the department’s ability to respond in the event of a structure fire.  The department receives a split classification because a large portion of the rating is based on water supplies available to fight a structure fire.  The southern portion of the district which is served by Dallas Creek Water Company is rated a PPC 4.  The northern part of the district is served by Tri-County water is rated a PPC 4Y indicating less available water and fewer fire hydrants. Log Hill Fire has steadily improved its PPC over the last three ISO inspections.  A 1999 inspection resulted in a PPC rating of 6/9.  In 2011, the PPC rating was raised to 5/8B after a follow-up inspection by ISO.  “We are pleased by the results of the latest ISO survey,” said Fire Chief John Rogers.  “The improved rating indicates our training program, pump and hose testing programs and our public education outreach program are having a positive impact on our service to the community.” Many insurance companies use the PPC rating of a fire department to help determine the cost of fire insurance.  There are many factors which impact the cost of fire insurance, but an improved PPC rating may reduce the overall cost or reduce the rate at which prices for insurance increase. Read More...

 

 

2017 Chief’s Award
Station Captain Jeff Katz received the 2017 Chief's Award for his extended fine service as a firefighter and Station Captain for the past 10 years with Log Hill Fire.

 

 

 

For more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter please see our Recruiting Brochure.

 

 

Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District 2018 Proposed Budget