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Rush Valley Fire Chief reports 18 recent calls, warns of elevated wildfire risk; fireworks ban remains in effect
Summary
Fire Chief Jason Bolinder told the council the department responded to 18 calls since the last meeting and said vegetation moisture suggests fire danger comparable to late August; a fireworks ban is currently in effect in Rush Valley.
Fire Chief Jason Bolinder reported activity and rising wildfire risks to the Town Council on June 17.
Bolinder said the department had responded to 18 calls since the previous meeting — nine medical calls, three traffic accidents and six fire responses — with two of those calls within Rush Valley town limits. He reported the water tender received new tires and brake repairs, the department installed wildland firefighting hose, and the town had received wildland response reimbursement revenue after responding to South Mountain and Stockton fires.
Bolinder emphasized that vegetation moisture levels were comparable to late August conditions, creating elevated fire danger, and reminded residents that a fireworks ban is currently in effect inside town limits. He also presented a safety topic reviewing the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's '10 Standard Firefighting Orders' and '18 Watch Out Situations' to reinforce firefighter safety, communication and escape planning.
