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Please call Barry County Central Dispatch for all burn permits

Non-Emergency Dispatch (269) 948.4800 option 1

www.barry911.org

SPRING / SUMMER FIRE SAFETY

With spring here it’s that time of year again when people start having camp fires and burning yard wastes.  In order to do these things safely there are some rules that should always be followed.

CAMP FIRES

  • Never use flammable liquids to ignite or keep your fire burning.
  • Ensure that camp fires are contained in a fire ring or pit.
  • Never leave a fire unattended.
  • Supervise children while they are around the fire at all times.
  • Avoid starting a fire underneath low-hanging branches or shrubbery. Fires can often flame higher then you anticipate.
  • Don’t stack spare firewood too close to the fire. If you’ve recently gathered some, store it upwind so that sparks don’t fly into your pile.
  • Teach kids how to stop, drop, and roll if their clothing catches fire. Have a fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
  • Keep your fire away from anything flammable, such as dry grass, tents, paper plates and napkins, and camping gear. Always have on hand things to put out your fire such as water, a shovel, and a fire extinguisher and make sure your fire is completely out before leaving it unattended.

BURNING YARD WASTES

  • All fires in Barry County require a burn permit, with the exception of camp fires, to obtain a burn permit call Barry central dispatch center at 269-948-4800 and choose option 1 to speak with a dispatcher. There is no cost for a burn permit; all you will have to do is give your name, address, and phone number to the dispatcher.
  • Keep all fires away from buildings, sheds, barns, etc.
  • Keep your fire away from anything flammable, such as dry grass, trees, and leaves.
  • Always have on hand things to put out your fire such as water, a shovel, and a fire extinguisher and make sure your fire is completely out before leaving it unattended.
  • Never use flammable liquids to ignite or keep your fire burning.
  • Keep children away from the area where you are burning yard wastes.
  • Avoid burning on windy days, high winds can cause fires to spread rapidly.
  • If the fire gets to large or out of hand call 911 immediately. Do not try and extinguish it yourself.