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Are You Prepared for the Heat?
understanding & managing wildfire risk on BI
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Welcome to the Bainbridge Island Fire Department
Breaking News
Today's Fire Danger Status: HIGH
Current Burn Ban Status: NONE (current restrictions apply)
Firewise
Employment Opportunities
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is seeking applicants for the positions of Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic, Entry Level FF/EMT, and Lateral FF/EMT. Learn more
Wildfire Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Many of our residents live in heavily forested areas of Bainbridge Island. Dry summer weather and lack of rainfall bring 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
Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire
The Board of Commissioners of the Bainbridge Island Fire Department will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022, beginning at 4:30 pm. This meeting will be held in person at Station 21, 8895 Madison Avenue NE. Please note: COVID-19 screening and masks are required for ALL meeting attendees due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Members of the public who wish to listen to the meeting may do so by clicking the following link: https://tinyurl.com/BIFDBOC08112022. View the Agenda
LOW danger status
Current Burn Ban Status: NONE (current restrictions apply)
What does HIGH danger mean?
HIGH: When the fire danger is "high", fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily. Unattended campfires and brush fires are likely to escape. Fires will spread easily, with some areas of high-intensity burning on slopes or concentrated fuels. Fires can become serious and difficult to control unless they are put out while they are still small.
