Duties & Responsibilities:
Fire Prevention
• Require fire permits & enforce all forest fire laws regarding outside burning within their jurisdiction.
• Keep public informed of fire danger & forest closures.
• Informing the state fire ranger of active timber sales , slash violations & fire violations that require follow up.
Fire Preparedness :
• Preplanning of local forest fire hazards
• Fire departmental training for forest & brush fires
• Determine tool & equipment requiments needed for town
• Appoint deputy wardens & fire permit writers to assist the warden.
Fire suppression :
• Suppressing forest fires is the Wardens primary responsibilty . The warden is to use the authority provided to accomplish this. The warden will work with the local & state agencies under a unified command to supress all forest fires.
Reports & billing:
• The warden is responsible to make an accurate forest fire bill to the state.
• Payment to fire fighters
• Submit yearly budget report to selectmen for approval
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