With Spring officially here, Stutsman County officials have been busy putting together a burn ban ordinance which will define the prohibitions on open burning during a red flag warning or while the county is in a ‘Very High’ or ‘Extreme’ fire danger rating.
The ordinance has been read and signed.
Originally from: http://www.nd.gov/des/news/detail.asp?newsID=169
Summer Fire Safety Reminder
Posted on 6/30/2016
Summer activities often revolve around fireworks, barbeques, and campfires and it is important to know the laws and techniques to keep you and your family safe this season.
Many cities do not allow fireworks within city limits. Check with local emergency management authorities to find out what laws apply in your area.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is through public displays conducted by professional pyro-technicians.
Fireworks can be legally sold June 27th through July 5th (NDCC 23-15-01).
Summer Fire Facts
According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA):
Fireworks cause an average of 9,500 injuries each year.
Approximately 70 percent of fireworks-related injuries occur between June 23 and July 23.
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Fireworks Safety
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Barbecue Safety
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Campfire Safety
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Wildfire Danger Awareness
Major causes of urban fires include:
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Major causes of wildland fires include:
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Fires in areas of high fuel content, if not quickly detected and suppressed, can rapidly flare out of control, threaten lives and cause major damage to habitat, crops, livestock, wildlife and structural property.
For more information visit www.nd.gov/des/get/summer-fire-safety/ or
www.nd.gov/des/planning/fire-danger-awareness.
Jamestown Rural Fire District is seeking bids to purchase a 2500HD 4X4 work class truck. This vehicle will be used to tow assorted trailers (bumper mounted) and haul equipment in the most extreme of weather conditions and terrain.
Click here to open the pickup bid specifications
Deadline for bids is Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 5:00 pm.
Mail sealed bids to Jamestown Rural Fire District PO Box 785, Jamestown, ND 58402-0785-envelope marked TRUCK BID
Bids will be opened on Thursday October 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
*Update – 5/10/15, Ban has expired*
However, please be aware of weather conditions, current fire index, and call in before conducting any controlled burns!*
Please be aware of the burn bans in effect!
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today extended an executive order to protect against fire outbreaks in North Dakota.
Dalrymple’s original executive order was in effect until Wednesday, but today he extended the statewide fire emergency until April 30. The governor can extend the statewide fire emergency beyond April 30 if necessary.
In his executive order, Dalrymple issued a burn ban for areas in the North Dakota Fire Danger Rating designated as “High,” “Very High,” or “Extreme,” and/or when a Red Flag Warning has been issued for an area. Burning will be allowed in designated areas with a “Low” or “Moderate” Fire Danger Rating if approved by the local fire response authority that has jurisdiction over the area.
Dalrymple has also activated the North Dakota State Emergency Operations Plan to make state assistance available to local and tribal officials in the event of a fire emergency. In addition, the governor has authorized the Adjutant General to activate and make available North Dakota National Guard resources in support of local and tribal governments.
“This executive order is an important step in our ongoing work to protect against the threat of fire outbreaks in many areas of the state,” Dalrymple said. “Our state agencies have been directed to be at the ready should local and tribal officials need assistance in protecting life or property.”
Dalrymple’s executive order was issued in response to extremely dry conditions, burn ban and fire restrictions declared throughout the state, Fire Weather Watches and Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), unseasonably warm temperatures, low humidity and high winds. The NWS has documented below average precipitation across the state, leaving many natural fuels such as tall grasses very dry and susceptible to fire outbreak.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today declared a fire emergency for the state in response to dry conditions, unseasonably high temperatures and high winds. In his executive order, Dalrymple issued a burn ban for areas in theNorth Dakota Fire Danger Rating designated as “High,” “Very High,” or “Extreme,” and/or when a Red Flag Warning has been issued for an area. Burning will be allowed in designated areas with a “Low” or “Moderate” Fire Danger Rating if approved by the local fire response authority that has jurisdiction over the area.
The Governor also activated the North Dakota State Emergency Operations Plan to assist local and tribal officials, and implement appropriate recovery actions and future mitigation measures to limit hardships and impacts of the emergency. In addition, he authorized the Adjutant General to activate and make available North Dakota National Guard resources in support of local and tribal governments.
“In many areas of the state, the weather conditions have created a serious fire threat,” Dalrymple said. “I have directed state agencies to be at the ready if their assistance is needed, so we can help local and tribal officials in their efforts to save lives and protect property.”
Dalrymple’s executive order was issued in response to extremely dry conditions, burn ban and fire restrictions declared throughout the state, Fire Weather Watches and Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), unseasonably warm temperatures, low humidity and high winds. The NWS documented below average snowfall and precipitation across the state with above normal temperatures, leaving many natural fuels such as tall grasses very dry and standing vertical, rather than flat as is typical for this time of year, making them more susceptible to the rapid spread of wildfires.
Weather conditions have prompted 15 counties and one tribal nation to issue fire emergency declarations and implement burn bans or other fire restrictions. Since March 13, the NWS has issued five Fire Weather Watches and five Red Flag Warnings. In response to dry conditions, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has prohibited open burning, including campfires, on the Oahe Wildlife Management Area along both sides of the Missouri River south of Bismarck and Mandan to reduce the potential for wildfires.
Below you will find the attached specification for bidding on a 3000 gallon tanker to be built for the Jamestown Rural Fire Department.
Bid opening will be held at Jamestown Rural Fire Department. Address: 205 3rd Ave NW, Jamestown. Monday, September 22nd , 2014 at 5pm. This Truck will meet NPFA specifications for new fire apparatus Tanker –Pumper.
*New Fire Apparatus are being considered as well as Demo Unit Trucks, as long as they meet departments’ specifications or vendor is willing to customize fire truck to fire department needs.
The Jamestown Rural Fire District and Jamestown Rural Fire Department reserve the right to refuse any and all bids.