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- Hermiston Fire & Emergency Services
News & Annoucements
Resident Volunteer
April 11th, 2009
HFES is looking for full time students to become Resident Volunteers
Positions available now!
Receive up to $1000.00 per term for job related schooling
Free room at fire station
Work shift work as a crew member on an engine and medic unit
Hermiston Fire and Emergency Services has made an exception to the original rule for burn barrels. It is as follows:
The use of burn barrels or other burning containers as well as incinerators is allowed under the following conditions in the Hermiston Fire and Emergency Services District.
1. Burn barrel is no higher than three feet tall
2. Burn barrel shall have air holes, be in good condition and have a screen top when in use
3. All weeds and other combustible material shall be at least a minimum of five feet away from burn barrel
4. Only paper (preferably shredded paper) and cardboard is to be burned
5. Incinerators must meet the requirements in the 2007 Oregon Fire Code
6. All other burning rules for open burning shall apply
We will be updating the regulations on our website shortly.
New Burning Regulations
November 16th, 2008
To check if it is a burn day in Umatilla County call:
Hermiston Fire is in the process of updating our website with new burn regulations.
Call 567-8822 or stop by 320 S First ST in Hermiston for more information.
Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Fire Safety
November 3rd, 2008
By the U.S. Fire Administration:
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable. Read on...
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Dry Tree vs. High Moisture Tree Fire: Watch the video as it demonstrates how fast a dry Christmas tree burns: Click Here
Poison Control Center Phone Number
October 30th, 2008
The American Association of Poison Control Centers has established a single number for people to use to reach their local poison control center. The poison number is 800-222-1222. When called, a computer routes the phone number to the nearest center.
Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys
October 30th, 2008
According to David E. Baker, University of Missouri Extension, creosote accumulation is the main reason for cleaning a chimney. If the buildup of creosote on the chimney's inside surface ignites, a chimney fire results. Chimneys need cleaning to prevent this buildup and thus reduce the possibility of a chimney fire.
The extremely high temperatures (up to 2,000 degrees F) of a chimney fire can damage the chimney. The heat can warp metal chimneys and crack the tile liner on masonry chimneys.
