Service/Programs:
The Public Education:
The department is engaged in a continual effort to provide fire and life safety information to the community. We accomplish this by providing educational programs in numerous schools, daycare facilities, and civic organizations throughout the district. The educational services that we provide and can be requested on this website are Fire Safety Education, CPR Classes, Car Seat Installations, and Firehouse tours.
Fire Inspections:
BFPD also maintains a regular schedule of inspections of occupancies in the district. This aids with fire code compliance, incident pre-planning, crew familiarization, and hazard identification. Along with this if your occupancy is interested we utilize KNOXBOX which allows easier access for the fire department into occupancies when needed. We also provide occupancy loads as requested.
Hydrant Testing:
You may also see your firefighters out doing hydrants maintenance and testing. This is an annual effort to make sure an adequate water supply is ready when needed.
Smoke Detectors:
If needed we can install provided smoke detectors or check them if you are having issues.
Burn Permits/Ban:
Throughout the year we can provide burn permits as requested, Currently there is a burn ban in place from May 1st , 2024 until rescinded due to state executive order.
Here's what you need to know:
✅Grills and fires for food preparation are allowed.
✅Backyard fire pits with spark screens and/or spark arrestors are allowed.
✅Use of legal fireworks is allowed.
Events, programs or ceremonies may have a small fire if the following requirements are met:
✅Fires must be smaller than 5ft x 5ft x 5ft.
✅The local fire department grants approval to host the open fire.
✅Fires must be made from only clean wood.
✅Fires to dispose of solid waste are prohibited.
✅A water source must be readily available to extinguish a fire.
✅Fires must be at least 150 ft from any structure or wooded area.
EMS Student Ride Time:
We allow both EMT/Paramedic students to conduct ride time at our department. Please call the station to schedule time.
Volunteering/Internship:
We still hold volunteers as Firefighters or JR Firefighters (Age 15-18) along with a fire department internship that pays for needed training/equipment such as EMT class or Fire School in exchange for time spent on duty at the station. Attached below is a Junior Firefighter application, please fill out and submit in person to the fire department.
The department is engaged in a continual effort to provide fire and life safety information to the community. We accomplish this by providing educational programs in numerous schools, daycare facilities, and civic organizations throughout the district. The educational services that we provide and can be requested on this website are Fire Safety Education, CPR Classes, Car Seat Installations, and Firehouse tours.
Fire Inspections:
BFPD also maintains a regular schedule of inspections of occupancies in the district. This aids with fire code compliance, incident pre-planning, crew familiarization, and hazard identification. Along with this if your occupancy is interested we utilize KNOXBOX which allows easier access for the fire department into occupancies when needed. We also provide occupancy loads as requested.
Hydrant Testing:
You may also see your firefighters out doing hydrants maintenance and testing. This is an annual effort to make sure an adequate water supply is ready when needed.
Smoke Detectors:
If needed we can install provided smoke detectors or check them if you are having issues.
Burn Permits/Ban:
Throughout the year we can provide burn permits as requested, Currently there is a burn ban in place from May 1st , 2024 until rescinded due to state executive order.
Here's what you need to know:
✅Grills and fires for food preparation are allowed.
✅Backyard fire pits with spark screens and/or spark arrestors are allowed.
✅Use of legal fireworks is allowed.
Events, programs or ceremonies may have a small fire if the following requirements are met:
✅Fires must be smaller than 5ft x 5ft x 5ft.
✅The local fire department grants approval to host the open fire.
✅Fires must be made from only clean wood.
✅Fires to dispose of solid waste are prohibited.
✅A water source must be readily available to extinguish a fire.
✅Fires must be at least 150 ft from any structure or wooded area.
EMS Student Ride Time:
We allow both EMT/Paramedic students to conduct ride time at our department. Please call the station to schedule time.
Volunteering/Internship:
We still hold volunteers as Firefighters or JR Firefighters (Age 15-18) along with a fire department internship that pays for needed training/equipment such as EMT class or Fire School in exchange for time spent on duty at the station. Attached below is a Junior Firefighter application, please fill out and submit in person to the fire department.
| Junior Firefighter Application |