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Fire Department
The Milton-Freewater Fire Department consists of 21 volunteers and Chief Shane Garner. The Department has two fire stations that house a total of six firefighting apparatus. The Fire Department has maintained an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of Class 3 since November of 2016.
Mission Statement:
The Milton-Freewater Fire Department is dedicated to the safety of those living in and visiting our community. We take great pride in the excellence with which we provide these services.
The City of Milton-Freewater has lifted the burn ban within city limits. Effective October 10, 2023 . Open burning of yard debris will be allowed on designated burn days. All fires must be out by dusk. Burn permits will be issued from the Milton-Freewater Dispatch Center and can be obtained by calling 541-938-5511.
Follow these steps for safe open burning:
- Call the City of Milton-Freewater Dispatch Center @ 541-938-5511to see if it is a burn day. If it is a burn day, provide that address where they will be burning.
- Build the burn pile in a safe location - someplace where the flames won't damage adjacent vegetation or structures.
- Never burn more than 1 cubic yard of material at once.
- If you have more than 1 cubic yard of material to burn, separate it into smaller piles.
- Burn only woody debris, and not garbage or other material.
- For more information contact the City of Milton-Freewater Dispatch Center @ 541-938-5511or the City of Milton-Freewater
- Check the weather, and don't burn if extremely hot or windy conditions are predicted.
- Have water and fire-fighting tools on-site.
- Never leave the fire unattended or smoldering.
- Finish before dark.
- Drown and stir the burnt material to ensure it is completely out.
- Check the burned area the next day.
- If your fire becomes out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately.
