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🚨 IMPORTANT: Spring Fire Season is Now in Effect in West Virginia 🚨
Starting now, outdoor burning is only permitted from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Restrictions remain in place through May 31.
If you plan to burn:
🔥 Fires must have a 10-foot safety strip cleared down to mineral soil
🔥 Fires must be attended at all times until completely extinguished
🔥 Only vegetative materials may be burned
🔥 Spark-producing equipment must have a spark arrestor
🔥 Commercial burning during restricted hours requires a permit
Violations can result in fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, plus possible civil penalties. Those responsible for forest fires may also be required to cover suppression costs.
These regulations are in place to protect lives, property, and our forests. Please burn responsibly! ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, our dispatchers had the opportunity to sharpen critical skills through NENA Enhanced Fire Dispatching and Enhanced Police Dispatching training, held Tuesday and Wednesday here in Putnam County.
We were proud to host and learn alongside dispatch professionals from Wayne, Boone, Logan, and Harrison-Taylor counties, strengthening regional collaboration and preparedness. Ongoing training like this ensures our telecommunicators are equipped to support responders and protect our communities when it matters most.
Thank you to Carolina Recording Systems, LLC for generously providing food and refreshments for attendees, and to NENA - National Emergency Number Association for delivering high-quality, impactful instruction. ... See MoreSee Less
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