COOKING FIRE - CAMPFIRE GUIDE

Following are the general requirements for recreational fires as specified by the International Fire Code, in combination with specific recommendations of Evergreen Fire/Rescue:

• 1. It is important to call in to EFR Dispatch before lighting a recreational fire and to call again when the fire has been extinguished. They may be reached at 303.674.3411 and are available 24 hours/day.

• 2. Fires should be supervised by a competent adult at all times.

• 3. Burning of slash, pine needles, trash, or construction debris is not allowed.

• 4. If the Evergreen Fire Protection District is under a FIRE BAN no outdoor live fires will be allowed. This ban will include campfires, charcoal/ wood BBQ's. Only a fully enclosed gas BBQ may be used during a fire ban and must be attended at all times.

• 5. Campfire / Cooking Fires will be a minimum of 25 feet from any structure, vegetation, or combustible material.

• 6. The maximum diameter of a fire ring is 3 feet.

• 7. The maximum flame height will be 3 feet.

• 8. The maximum log length is 16 inches.

• 9. A 5 gallon container of water, charged garden hose (turned on), or portable fire extinguisher with a 4-A minimum rating should be at the site of the fire ring, and a shovel to stir the coals as needed during extinguishment.

Remember recreational fires are not allowed during a fire ban. It is also possible that when you call in a campfire prior to lighting that you may be advised against a fire due to high wind conditions or other temporary hazards.