Burn Guidelines

The goal of the Alfalfa Fire Districts burn policy is to support the need of the community to do outdoor open burning and to assist everyone in safe burning.

Types of outdoor burning

Recreational (campfires)- permit required OPEN
Burn Barrels- No permit required OPEN
Debris pile- Permit Required OPEN
Field/ditch burning- Permit Required OPEN
Agricultural burning- farms/ranches burning cereal grain residue or grass seed. For this type of burn you need to contact the Oregon Department of Agriculture for a permit. OPEN
AFD Burn Permit AFD Burn Permit

Guidelines for outdoor burning:

Prior to burning please check the AFD website to see if and what type of burning is allowed based on fire danger and air quality.

Outdoor debris pile burning is NOT allowed during fire season – usually June to mid October
You are always responsible for your fire
The Fire Chief or Firefighters have the authority to stop any burn that they deem a fire hazard
Wind can be the biggest factor in fire spread. We recommend not burning when the wind is gusting over 15 mph
Keep your burn pile size manageable
An adult should always be present during the burn
Remember to try and locate your burn approximately 50′ from buildings, power lines and propane tanks
Burn barrels should be covered with a wire screen
A 10′ area around your burn pile cleared of combustibles can help you keep your burn from escaping the pile
Firefighting equipment should be on hand such as a shovel and charged garden hose ready
Your burn must not be a nuisance to your neighbors

If you plan a large burn please contact Chad LaVallee so that we are aware of the burn.

Chad LaVallee-503-910-6129 Clavallee@afdist.org

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) NEVER allows the following materials to be burned:

plastic, tires, garbage, tires, dead animals, petroleum products, industrial waste

Please go to the DEQ website for more information:

http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/index.HTM

DEQ fact sheet:

04-aq-005-openburneng

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Fire Department Office 541-382-2333

DEQ – Bend office 541-388-6146

Do not hesitate to call 911 if your burn gets out of control

Website Accessibility Policy

Alfalfa Fire District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Alfalfa Fire District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 541-382-2333

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Alfalfa Fire District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Alfalfa Fire District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 541-382-2333.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.

Burn Guidelines

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Fire Department Office 541-382-2333

DEQ – Bend office 541-388-6146

Agricultural Burning

Field/Ditch Burning