Spring time is here and Summer is just around the corner. Use care when burning weeds.
Before you burn please check the below safety tips and requirements
Check the weather and burn when the temps are low and wind is calm
Burn in an area that is clear of any that may catch on fire
Always stay with the fire until it is completely out
If you are in the City of Payette you are required to obtain a burn permit before you burn. This permit is valid for 5 days and may be obtained form Payette City Hall, Payette Fire Department or by filling out a online burn permit.
Anyone wanting to burn within the Payette City or Payette Rural fire coverage area are required to call Payette County Dispatch and let them know that you are going to be burning. Then when complete call and let them know the fire is out. Their number is 642-6006 EXT. 0
PLEASE Burn with care.
Payette Fire now provides Smoke Detector check and battery replacements for Senior Citizens of Payette If you would like to help the Fire Department continue this program you can go to Darts True Value Hardware Store located on Main st. in Payette and purchase and leave 9-Volt batteries there and we will pick them up. Or if you would like you can buy 9-Volt batteries and leave them at City Hall or drop them off at the Fire Station. Any questions call 642-6028.
Online burn permits are avaliable for control burning within the City of Payette.
Just about everything you need to know about smoke detectors.
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