Please join us for pancake breakfast
Saturday, Oct 14 at Station 21 8A - Noon
Welcome to the Bainbridge Island Fire Department
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Breaking News
Kitsap County Fire Marshal lifts Stage 1 burn ban
The Kitsap County Fire Marshals office lifts the Stage 1 burn ban effective Friday, September 29, 2023. Outdoor burning may resume subject to normal area limitations and permitting requirements. “Recent fall rainfall has reduced the fire hazard locally,” says David Lynam, the County’s Fire Marshal, “A good deal of moisture has reduced the fire hazard to once again allow outdoor burning."
Obtain burning permits and learn more about outdoor burning requirements and restrictions here
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
Special Event News
Being Future-Ready In The Noisy Now - A conversation with Bob Johansen & Scott James (founder of Bainbridge Prepares). Learn more
Employment Opportunities
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is seeking applicants for the positions of Entry Level Firefighter/EMT and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic. Learn more
HELP US HELP YOU!
by learning when it is appropriate to call 9-1-1 and when it is not.
The Board of Commissioners of the Bainbridge Island Fire Department will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2023, beginning at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Station 21, 8895 Madison Avenue NE.
Burn Ban: NONE (current restrictions apply)
High Definition
What does MODERATE danger mean?
MODERATE: When the fire danger is "moderate" it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually pretty low. If a fire does start in open, dry grassland, it will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Average fire intensity will be moderate except in heavy concentrations of fuel, which may burn hot. Fires are still not likely to become serious and are often easy to control.
