On the peninsula, backyard burning is not permitted within the city limits of Long Beach and Ilwaco, and their urban growth areas. The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has banned burning in these areas. Outside of these areas, backyard burning is allowed, as are landclearing and agricultural burning. All burning requires a permit. Backyard Burn Permits are intended [...]
Click here to read the full post.Carbon Monoxide poisoning can happen at any time of the year, but the danger is greater during the winter. Hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning every year, and thousands of others suffer dizziness, nausea, and convulsions. Carbon Monoxide gas is odorless and colorless, so you can’t always tell it is present in the [...]
Click here to read the full post.Pacific County Fire District 1 will host an EMT Class on Saturday mornings and Tuesday & Thursday evenings, beginning in January 2012. After successfully completing this course, you will be ready to take the National Registry test for you EMT Certification. All students must be affiliated with a local EMS agency. There is no cost [...]
Click here to read the full post.The local burn ban has been lifted, effective Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 8am. Residential outdoor burning is allowed with a permit, within the boundaries of Fire District 1 north of Cranberry Road. Certain areas south of Cranberry Road are dissignated “No Burn Areas” by the Olympic Region Clean Air Authority. Click here for the [...]
Click here to read the full post.Pacific County Fire District 1 encourages all residents and visitors to the area to be familiar with the Washington State laws regarding fireworks and bonfires on the beach. Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Click here to read the full post.When you set your clocks forward on Sunday, March 14, make sure to change the batteries in your smoke alarms – it could save your life. Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a person’s chance of dying in a fire by half? For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every [...]
Click here to read the full post.Firefighters have recently had the opportunity to participate in some very realistic training. During February and March, a Search and Rescue drills were conducted for each crew. A smoke machine was used to simulate conducting a search and rescue operation inside a smoke-filled, zero visibility residential situation. The home was donated by the owners, and [...]
Click here to read the full post.In March 2007, the Pacific County Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners approved a resolution to adjust the amount patients pay for emergency services. Does the Fire District bill for service even if I am not transported? No. The Fire District only bills for service if you are transported. How much does an ambulance transport [...]
Click here to read the full post.On the peninsula, backyard burning is allowed with a permit outside the city limits of Long Beach and Ilwaco, and their urban growth areas. The permits are free: you may download one here (BURN PERMIT 2011), or pick one up from the Peninsula Sanitation Office, Pioneer Market, Jack’s Country Store, the Surfside Homeowners Association Office, and the [...]
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