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