COLVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Jeff Pitts, Fire Chief

Ryan Power, 1st Assistant Chief

Joseph Hirsch, 2nd Assistant Chief

Mel Fox, Secretary/Treasurer

Terry Salo/Greg Dodge, Training/Safety Officers

The Colville Fire Department is comprised of volunteers from the community who are willing to voluntarily train and perform the duties of this emergency service department.

The Fire Department responds to emergency calls to protect life and property from fires.  Personnel from this department are involved in extensive training.  The Fire Chief assists the Building Inspector in providing fire and life safety inspections for local businesses and assists the Water Department in the selection of fire hydrant locations.

The Fire Chief reviews building and construction plans for Fire Department concerns on request of the Building Official, investigates fires, and consults with the Street Department on questions concerning fire access during the planning for City streets.

 BURNING REGULATIONS

As of January 1, 2007, land-clearing and residential outdoor burning will no longer be legal in any area designated as an Urban Growth Area (UGA) under the Growth Management Act.  The City of Colville, and several other cities in Stevens County, were designated Urban Growth Areas by Stevens County when the county decided to plan under the Growth Management Act several years ago.  The Department of Ecology is committed to working with cities, counties, and citizens groups to promote viable alternatives to burning in all communities, especially those where the ban on open burning takes effect in 2007.  The applicable law and rule involved are RCW 70.94.743 and WAC 173-425-040(2).

Fireworks may be discharged only on July 4^th

between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and December 31^st from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on January 1^st of the subsequent year.

The City of Colville requires that anyone selling fireworks

within the City limits must obtain a permit.

 Fireworks Permit information

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MISSION STATEMENT

 In partnership with its citizens, businesses and service organizations, the City of Colville will facilitate a forward-looking, people-friendly community that champions our community’s diversity and respects the individual.