OPEN BURNING, 2010
Open brush burning is allowed beginning on January 15. You must have a permit from the Fire Department before you can burn brush. Permits cost $15, and must be paid for with a check or the exact amount in cash. Permits are available at the Fire Department from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
NEW THIS YEAR
Calls for permission to burn must be made to a special phone line.
This automated line will advise whether burning is allowed, and if so, will take your name, address and permit number.
Calls for permission to burn will be taken on this new phone line only.
The number for the new automated burn line is 508-349-0333.
The Wellfleet Fire and Rescue Department together with the State Fire Marshal's Office wants to be sure that you keep warm and safe this winter.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a special concern during the heating season.
Remember, CO alarms are required in all Massachusetts dwellings, new and old.
Each year, the Fire Department reponds to unoccupied homes which have been damaged by frozen pipes, wind, water, or fire. If you're leaving for the off-season or going away on vacation, you can take some simple precautions to reduce the possibility of significant damage to your home.
Thanks to the Wellfleet Non-Resident Taxpayers Association, who asked for some recommendations for their members, and who suggested that this should be widely distributed.
SMOKE ALARM RECALL
Kidde has issued a recall for Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALL
The State Fire Marshal has notified us of a recall on several models of Kidde fire extinguishers, because the extinguishers could fail to operate in the event of a fire. For information on which models have been recalled, please click on this link:
NEW FIRE STATION
GRAND OPENING
A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for the new Wellfleet Fire and Rescue headquarters took place on Sunday, May 3, 2009. The public joined department members, town officials, architects and builders to celebrate the official opening of our new station. An open house of the facility followed, with refreshments provided by fire department members and donations from local restaurants.
Final Plans
Features, costs & tax impact
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