Open Burning Ban

The Kentucky Division of Air Quality Open Burning Ban is now in effect. The burn ban period runs from May 1st to September 30th of each year.

Violating state air quality regulations could result in a fine of up to $25,000 per day.

Kentucky Division for Air Quality rules do allow certain types of open burning: campfires, barbecues, small fires for warmth, burning plant matter from clearing your own property and wood bonfires on festive occasions.

Smoke in the Building on Limaburg Road

5/5/2008 – At 12:28 units were alerted to a possible structure fire in the 6000 Block of Limaburg Road at Skyline Chili. The caller was reporting a possible fire in the spaghetti streamer. On scene units found a light smoke condition inside the building and a smoldering fire within the electrical area of the streamer. The fire was extinguished and the building was ventilated.

MVA on Washington Street

4/25/2008 – At 13:42 Engine 701 and Squad 715 were dispatched to the area of Kentucky Motors on Washington Street for a reported possible injury accident. Ladder 710 returned from another run was added to the incident and reported on scene about 2 minutes after dispatch. One person was transported to an area hospital and FD personnel cleaned up fluids on the roadway.

MVA on East Bend Road

4/24/2008 – At 17:07 Engine 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident at East Bend Road and George Drive with entrapment. On scene Car 725 reported no entrapment with 3 persons injured. UC Aircare was requested and transported one person to the trauma center. Squad 715 transported two other persons from the accident.

Man Burned on Burlington Pike

4/22/2008 – At 15:09 Squad 714 was dispatched for a person burned in the 4400 block of Burlington Pike. After calling enroute and per the notes on the dispatch computer Aircare was requested and Engine 701 was dispatched. On scene units found a male patient that had severe burns on his legs. The patient was apparently filling his lawnmower with gas and it caught fire, burning the patient and melting the siding on the house.

Structure Fire on Limaburg Road

4/20/2008 – At 06:03 units were alerted for a possible structure fire in the area of Limaburg Road and Burlington Pike. A BCSO on patrol confirmed a working fire after dispatch. Engine 701 arrived to find a vacant 2 story MFD with heavy fire showing from several windows. The building was a pre-planned “ Marked Building ” and has been vacant for several years. This means that the fire department WILL NOT make entry unless there is a known life hazard, visible from the exterior.

Safety Fair at Kroger

4/6/2008 – Numerous fire departments from Boone and Kenton counties assisted us with a Safety Fair at the Kroger on Burlington Pike today. The event was a big hit and was attended by several hundred people. As you can see in the photos below a wide range of fire apparatus and equipment was on display. The Burlington Fire Protection would like to thank everyone who participated and attended this successful event. A special thanks to Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Hatter for setting up the event.

Live Fire Training at the Training Center

4/5/2008 - Members gathered at the new Boone County Fire Training Center today to go through various training scenarios involving live fire attack, RIT, ladder company operations and accountability. This was the first of many live fire training sessions that will be completed at the new facility. The facility is constructed on land donated by the county and was built with money from the following departments: Belleview/Mcville, Burlington , Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron , Petersburg , Point Pleasant , Verona and Walton. Click here to see a short video with photos from the training session.