Stage II Fire Restrictions:
• NO burn permits will be issued-residential or commercial.
• Use of model rockets is PROHIBITED.
• Use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are PROHIBITED except upon
approval of a pyrotechnics permit.
• NO smoking outside of vehicles, outside of residential yards, or outside of designated
smoking areas.
• NO outdoor use of firearms
• Welding, cutting, and grinding is PROHIBITED; permission may be granted under
special circumstances and repair situations as approved by the Fire Chief. ** (See Note)
• Chain saws are allowed with a spark arrestor, water or fire extinguisher and a fire watch.
• Warming fires, campfires, as well as charcoal and wood burning barbecues (ember and
ash producing) are PROHIBITED in all locations. This also prohibits the use of other
devices that produce open flame such as tiki lamps.
• The use of propane, natural gas, or other gas flame-producing barbeque cooking grills or
fire pits MAY BE USED as long as they are constantly attended, are in an enclosed
device, and can be turned off.
** Note: Under Stage II fire restrictions, any outdoor spark or flame producing activity,
including welding, cutting, and grinding shall require the following:
– A GCFD permit for a specific time period, location, and activity granting permission to conduct such activity in a safe manner.
– A fire watch: an individual with the sole purpose of watching for any sparks and/or ignition.
– Firefighting tool(s) such as a shovel.
– Approved water supply available from a hose, water truck, etc.
