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2007 Calender of Events

Fire Restrictions Lifted in Routt County and Northwest Colorado (8/14/07)

Conditions have moderated in many sections of northwest Colorado. As a result of the wetting rains and widespread moisture, fire restrictions have been lifted in Routt County and the Routt National Forest.

Fire Restrictions Now In Effect for Routt County and Northwest Colorado (7/11/07)

Fire restrictions are in effect beginning Wednesday, July 11, for unincorporated portions of Routt county as well as State and Federal land. Read more.

For other counties throughout Colorado, click here.

New Recruit Class Beginning in April (1/25/07)

Steamboat Fire is taking applications for a new recruit class which will begin in April. Listen to the PSA #1 or PSA#2 or find out more information including a video and application.

Burn Permits

If you live outside the city limits and choose to burn your agricultural refuse, please help emergency crews as well as neighbors limit the amount of excess concern or expenditures by doing the following: 1) Contact Routt County Communications (879-1110) for a Courtesy Open Burning Permit. This involves the size of area to be burned, location, time and property involved. 2) Be aware of expected weather conditions for burn-day. The abnormal windy spring weather has already caused several fires to burn out of control. While these fires have been controlled without much damage, potential is there.

If you live in the city limits, current regulations prohibit burning. This is due to the close proximity of multiple structures as well as the density of people with respiratory problems affected/aggravated by smoke. For more information contact the Fire Prevention Division.

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Last Updated:1/31/07