Forest Fire Warden
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 state.
- Payment to fire fighters
- Submit yearly budget report to selectmen for approval
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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David Stuart | Forest Fire Warden | (603) 859-3473 |