*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DEC 18TH, 11AM, AT THE MAIN DISTRICT OFFICE.
3060 THIRD AVE, VALLEY WA, 99181*
MEETING IS TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR BUILDING A MAIN STATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND MANNED STATION FOR STEVENS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4.
Burn Info: Foothills FDRA No Burn Bans in effect
Effective October 25, 2024 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit.
Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter (4 feet in diameter in Spokane County), are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved.
Campfires are allowed, however campfires are not allowed on state land except in DR campgrounds.
Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property.
Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area. Residents can find their Fire Danger Rating Area online at https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/
Contact Information:
NORTHEAST Region
225 S Silke Rd.
Colville,
(509) 684-7474
[email protected]
What is hyper reach? Hyper reach will alert you of fire evacuations, flooding, severe storms etc in your area, via phone, text, or email. It’s free, and only takes a few moments to sign up. This link is for Stevens county. If you do not reside in Stevens county, google *hyper reach* together with your county name.
https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001
*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DEC 18TH, 11AM, AT THE MAIN DISTRICT OFFICE.
3060 THIRD AVE, VALLEY WA, 99181*
MEETING IS TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR BUILDING A MAIN STATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND MANNED STATION FOR STEVENS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4.
Burn Info: Foothills FDRA No Burn Bans in effect
Effective October 25, 2024 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit.
Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter (4 feet in diameter in Spokane County), are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved.
Campfires are allowed, however campfires are not allowed on state land except in DR campgrounds.
Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property.
Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area. Residents can find their Fire Danger Rating Area online at https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/
Contact Information:
NORTHEAST Region
225 S Silke Rd.
Colville,
(509) 684-7474
[email protected]
What is hyper reach? Hyper reach will alert you of fire evacuations, flooding, severe storms etc in your area, via phone, text, or email. It’s free, and only takes a few moments to sign up. This link is for Stevens county. If you do not reside in Stevens county, google *hyper reach* together with your county name.
https://secure.hyper-reach.com/comsignupw.jsp?id=41001
Welcome to Stevens County Fire District #4
Commissioners: Gary Skok, Chairman Pat Priddy, Commissioner 1 Paul Moore, Commissioner 2 Chief, Tim Van Doren Assistant Chief, Josh Duke Secretary: Angie Cook [email protected] (509)-937-2246 Mailing Address: SCFD4 PO Box 190 Valley WA 99181 Office physical address: 3060 3rd St. Valley, WA 99181 *Office hours* Monday - Thursday, 9am to 12pm (Subject to be temporarily closed during business hours should a Fire/EMS call occur, or on a national holiday) For burning and current fire ban info, please go to: https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/ https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/ifpl/ or call your local DNR office at 509-684-7474 Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN (2876) or on the burn portal map at https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov/ and IFPL map at http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ifpl. Stevens County Fire District 4 is a volunteer fire department organized under RCW 52, which provides that we are a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Washington, supported only by the taxpayers of Fire District 4. The District provides the following services to the residents of the district:
Stevens County Conservation District provides technical and financial assistance to landowners and promotes Fire Wise conditions that help prevent the spread of wild fire. http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/cons_district/default.htm
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CURRENT FIRE DANGER (click FIRE DANGER MAP)
ARE YOU IN DISTRICT 4?
Check your County Property Tax Statement, it will show if you are or not. If you are not and wish to be, or need help finding out call: District Office Monday - Thursday at 509-937-2246 Please have your Parcel Number, which can be found on your Property Tax Statement or your legal description in your property records. You will also need the Legal description found on your property Deed. You will need to fill out a Petition form to start the very simple process. The requirement is that your property touches another property that is already in the District. You can download the Annexation Petition here: petition_with_instructions.docx BLUE ADDRESS SIGNS are available for District Residents. CALL: 509-937-2246
THINKING OF BURNING OUTDOORS? Get the facts before you begin! Call DNR in Colville - 1-800-323-2876 or 509-684-7474
The Department of Natural Resources regulates outdoor burning on all forestland where DNR provides wildfire protection. DNR provides fire protection to 13 million acres of undeveloped non-federal forestland across the state. Your forested property is within DNR protection if you pay a forest fire protection assessment as part of your property tax. If you are unsure, check your county property tax statement or contact the local DNR regional office in Colville at 509-684-7474. When there is No Burn Ban, burning on DNR-protected lands may be allowed if:
The Washington State DNR Website has many resources with information on Wildfire prevention: www.dnr.wa.gov/
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