Franklin County Conservation District

"Conserving our Natural Resources for the Future"

 

Conducting a controlled/prescribed burn?

 

Franklin County requires all citizens of Franklin County to obtain a burn permit prior to igniting a fire.  Permits are available at the Planning & Building Department Office located in the Franklin County Annex at 1428 South Main, Ottawa.  785-229-3570 

Burn permits cost $1.00 and are valid one calendar year. 

Persons must call dispatch at 785-242-3800 at least one hour prior to any open burn to make sure there has not been a burn ban issued for the day.

 

Some conditions of permit include:

The Franklin County Conservation District has two Panama Drip Torches (being demonstrated in picture) available for Franklin County landowners to borrow when conducting a controlled burn.  Tank capacity is 1 3/8 gallons.  Fuel mixture to be used is: 1 part gasoline to 4 parts diesel fuel or 1 Quart gasoline to 1 Gallon Diesel Fuel.  Person borrowing the torch is fully liable for any damage resulting from the fire and cost of suppression, should the fire escape. Do not exceed fuels mixture.  Be sure tank is clean and dry of any fuels before lighting torch.  Tank must be returned free of all fuel mixture.  Contact the Conservation District Office at   242-1109 ex 31 to inquire about borrowing the torches.

A demonstration burn was conducted at Pomona Lake in April 2007. The burn was conducted in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers at Pomona Lake; Osage, Franklin, Douglas and Shawnee County Conservation Districts; Osage, Franklin, Douglas and Shawnee County Extension Offices and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. 

 

A fire suppression certified employee demonstrated fire suppression along the edge of the burn area with a fire swatter or flapper.

 

 

The bright yellow fire retardant material of the employees jacket provides protection as well as makes the employee visible across the acreage while the employee continues to monitor the fire as the controlled burn extinguishes itself. 

           

 

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