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Fire Chief's Message
Chief Teran
Chief Teran
Fire Chief's Message
July/August 2010

It looks like summer has finally made it to Western Washington!  As the temperature starts to rise, so too does the fire danger.  Every year, we see a number of brush fires occur on Bainbridge Island.  Fortunately, we are able to suppress many of them before they become serious.

Many people do not realize that Western Washington is prone to significant wildfires.  In fact, one study ranks Kitsap County as having the seventh highest existing risk of catastrophic losses in the event of a major wildfire in all of Washington.  High fuel loads, warm temperatures, and a mix of development and forested areas can create a potentially dangerous scenario.

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department has recognized this potential threat and has had a draft completed of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).  This CWPP includes a hazard assessment of Bainbridge Island, as well as several recommendations for reducing the threat of catastrophic losses in the event of a significant wildfire.  We are confident that the CWPP, when adopted, will help to guide us in making Bainbridge Island a safer community.

Please be safe this summer!

Hank Teran, Fire Chief

 
Information Bulletins

BURN BANS.  Two types of burn bans may occur on Bainbridge Island.  One may be imposed as a result of high fire danger conditions.  The other may be imposed due to poor air quality episodes.  In either case, additional restrictions on burning will apply.

Kitsap County Burn Ban (due to fire danger):  YES! BURN BAN IN EFFECT! Only recreational fires in fire pits no larger than 3 feet in diameter are permitted.  Only seasoned firewood or charcoal is permitted for fuel.  Fires must be located at least 25 feet from any structure and must be attended at all times by an adult.  A shovel or water supply must be present.  All burning permits are suspended.  Burn ban likely to be in place through September.

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Burn Ban (due to poor air quality episode): 

Follow this link:   
http://www.pscleanair.org

TO REPORT AN ILLEGAL BURN CALL 9-1-1.

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AS SEEN ON BITV....find the fire hydrant nearest your home or business on the Bainbridge Island Fire Hydrant Map!

 
Our Mission

The mission of the Bainbridge Island Fire Department is to safeguard lives, property and the environment by responding to fires, medical emergencies and disasters. We recruit, train and equip our members to deliver programs aimed at emergency response, public education, prevention and recovery.

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