understanding & managing wildfire risk on BI
What is a Recreational fire?
Welcome to the Bainbridge Island Fire Department
Ahead of warmer weather forecasted and longer days to enjoy the outdoor, please make sure your campfires are out before leaving them. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave! This time of year, weather conditions are always variable as spring turns into summer. Early spring, before plants fully green up, is a deceptively risky time for wildfires. Dead grass and last year’s leaf litter can dry out rapidly, providing the fuel that can allow fast-spreading brush fires to strike unexpectedly.
Breaking News
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is seeking applicants for the position of Information Technology Administrator. LEARN MORE
Breaking News
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, please remember that per COBI Municipal Code Chapter 28.8, consumer fireworks are now banned on Bainbridge Island.
Station News
To limit the spread of COVID-19, all stations are closed for non-emergent activities. Until further notice, we will not be scheduling any ride-alongs, station tours, community room use, or any other community risk reduction classes and events. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause as we continue to work to provide for the safety of all of you and our responders during this public health emergency. Please check back regularly for updates.
Firewise
Is your home and property Firewise?
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Many of our citizens live in heavily forested areas of Bainbridge Island. Dry summer weather and lack of rainfall brings danger from wildfire to those homes that are in close proximity to trees, brush or hillsides. Evaluate the risk of losing your home to wildfire before it strikes, and take appropriate steps to protect your home and family. LEARN MORE
Learn a straightforward and practical way to protect your home from wildfire
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Next meeting: 6/16/2021 - Agenda
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, beginning at 6:30 pm. Click to join: https://tinyurl.com/BIFDBOC06162021
What does the fire danger STATUS mean?
LOW: Fires are unlikely.
MODERATE: Fires are possible and pose risk.
HIGH: Fires are likely and can spread fast.
EXTREME: Fires can start and spread rapidly.
BURN BAN: When a burn ban is in effect, NO outdoor burning is allowed.
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