Burn Permits and Notifications
…and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details. PDF Safety First For Landowners Burning Debris This video provides helpful tips for safely burning debris. Video V…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…this. Smokey Bear taught us a long time ago to be careful with fire and most of us know the rules about keeping our yard debris fires safe. We watch…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…ban will continue to be required to follow specific fire safety guidelines and any local ordinances governing debris burning. The five safety precautions now mandated by law include set spacing…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…said safety must always be the first priority of anyone wishing to use fire outside. “The leading cause of wildfire in Georgia is debris burning that gets out of control,”…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…safety campaign, ‘Safety is our Anchorpoint’. While not always a quick and easy initiative, we know providing workplace efficiencies for our employees is critical. We have successfully begun improving processes…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…ban will continue to be required to follow specific fire safety guidelines and any local ordinances governing debris burning. The five safety precautions now mandated by law include set spacing…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…We were instructed to study the IRPG as we were introduced to various situations and training topics throughout the week. By mid-afternoon, our instructors had covered basic wildfire terms, safety,…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…were developed to help provide specialized equipment to burn safely, efficiently, and at the lowest cost possible. We have two trailers in the Co-Op area now. The first was assembled…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…any appreciable rainfall at your location in several days. He also said everyone must follow the laws concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…requirements of burners, who are responsible for their fires and any damage an escaped fire may cause. The requirements specify safety measures that must be taken to decrease the chance…
