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NEVER FORGET 9/11
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Benevolent Meeting
October 20th
1930 Hrs.
Company 2
Today's Fire Danger is
The forecasted Fire Danger Rating for Today is MODERATE
Fires can start from most accidental causes but, with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, (which are rare on Long Island), the number of starts is generally low. Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent. Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.
This fire danger level is indicated by the color blue along with the word MODERATE on fire danger signs.
DEC Seeks Public Assistance to Combat Recent Outbreak of Pine Barrens Forest Fires |
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Following the occurrence of five forest fires on Federal, State, Suffolk County and private lands since mid-April, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers are working with Suffolk County, Brookhaven, Riverhead fire marshals, and Brookhaven National Lab firefighters to deploy new technologies to investigate the potential source/s of these incidents. State and local officials are asking anyone with knowledge of these fires to contact DEC's Office of Public Protection at (518) 408-5858 or the Suffolk County, Brookhaven, or Riverhead fire marshal's offices. Besides damaging habitat, uncontrolled fires have the potential to impact nearby residences and pose a risk to volunteer firefighters. In total the five fires have burned approximately 167 acres in Long Island's Pine Barrens region. For more information on preventing wildfires, please visit DEC's website. |
See our fire prevention pages for more information
Ridge Fire Department, Ridge, NY Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Ridge Fire Department and its members protect and preserve life, property and the environment by providing effective prevention programs and prompt, efficient, professional and highly qualified fire protection and emergency services to the communities within the Ridge Fire District. When possible, we will make our personnel and resources available to our neighboring and external agencies in their time of need, recognizing that we too may require their assistance from time to time in protecting our communities.
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