WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY BURNING LAWS AND SMOKEY BEAR KIDS ACTIVITIES

Fall forest fire season begins october 1st
Outdoor burning restricted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From march 1st through may 31st and from oct 1st through dec 31st, outdoor burning is prohibited between the hours of 7 am and 4 pm.. During this three-month period, known as the spring forest fire season, outdoor burning is permitted only in the evening and at night, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 a.m., when the chances of a fire escaping are reduced due to cooler temperatures, increased humidity and calmer winds. Besides the daytime burning restrictions, other outdoor burning laws are in effect during this time: * All outdoor fires must have a safety strip for a minimum distance of 10 feet around the materials being burned. This strip must be cleared down to the mineral soil to lessen the chances of an errant spark escaping into the woods and starting a forest fire. * All fires must be totally extinguished and not left unattended for any period of time. Anyone caught breaking the law can be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $300, and held liable for costs of fighting the fire and any damage the fire may have caused to others' property. Forestry officials suggest in addition to obeying the state's forest fires laws that residents should never burn anything on a windy day, make sure the area they are burning in is clear of flammable materials, and have tools, such as a rake, shovel, or water hose handy in case the fire does escape.

CARBON MONOXIDE IS A SILENT KILLER IN YOUR HOME. TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT THE LINK BELOW AND LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Protect Your Family and Yourself from CarbonMonoxide Poisoning

WHEN YOU MOVE YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD OR BACK ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS !!!!!

HOW TO CHANGE THE BATERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR

HOME FIRE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU !!!!! THIS INFORMATIVE LINK FROM THE U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION WILL HELP TEACH YOU HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE FROM THE DANGERS OF FIRE.

USFA Home Fire Prevention

EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST TWO WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN IT. ONE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AWAY FROM THE COOKING SURFACE AND ONE IN THE GARAGE NEXT TO THE ENTRY DOOR. THE LAUNDRY AREA IS ALSO A GOOD PLACE TO HAVE A EXTINGUISHER. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS AND HOW TO PROPERLY USE THEM.

JOIN THE GRANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS TWO NEWEST MEMBERS MARTY AND JETT AND LEARN ABOUT KIDS FIRE SAFETY WITH TWO LINKS INCLUDING A FUN ACTIVITY BOOK AND COOL INTERACTIVE SITE FILLED WITH GAMES AND STUFF !!!!

MARTY AND JETT DOWNLOADABLE ACTIVITY BOOK

MARTY AND JETT INTERACTIVE GAMES AND STUFF

THE ADDITION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS WILL NOT ONLY HELP TO SAVE YOUR LIFE AND PROPERTY BUT IT WILL ALSO HELP TO MAKE OUR JOB A LITTLE BIT EASIER AS WELL !!!! CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN ABOUT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.