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For Immediate Release
A fire ban can seem like an unnecessary inconvenience at a time when many people are stuck at home and seeking to burn yard waste; however, dry grass, windy conditions and a moment’s distraction are the perfect recipe for disaster when burning in the spring.
This is one of the reasons that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has put a total fire ban in effect for the provinces restricted fire zones, and why the Township and all surrounding Municipalities have put their own total fire bans in place. In addition to the dry conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has put further strain on emergency services making spring grass or brush fires even more challenging, and making social gatherings around outdoor fires dangerous on their own.
In order to meet the needs of the community by alleviating the accumulation of brush on properties within the Township during the total fire ban, South Frontenac Fire and Rescue (SFFR) will be providing a free brush/yard waste drop-off location for residents. One day a week over the month of April, Volunteer Firefighters will be on site just North of 5012 Quarry Rd in Hartington to coordinate the dumping and controlled burning of residential brush in a safe manner.
While maintaining social distancing protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicles will be able to drive into the quarry to unload brush in a location directed by fire department personnel. Controlled burning by SFFR personnel will be conducted at appropriate times.
SFFR will accommodate as many vehicles as possible during the scheduled times below, but residents are asked to cue in their vehicles as directed by fire fighters that are on site to ensure orderly disposal in the right locations for controlled burning. We ask that no brush be dropped off outside of the scheduled dates and times due to risk of fire, and remind residents that they are subject to fines for any illegal dumping at the site.
Location of Drop Off:
- Just North of 5012 Quarry Road, Hartington, On
Dates and Times:
- Saturday April 11, 2020 – 9am - 3pm
- Saturday April 18, 2020 – 9am – 3pm
- Saturday April 25, 2020 – 9am – 3pm
Directions:
- Off Road 38 in Hartington,
- Head West on Boyce Road for 3.5km
- Turn Right, Head North for 3.5km
- Arrive just North of 5012 Quarry Road – follow signage.
All dates and times will be subject to inclement weather including heavy rain and high winds. Any cancellations will be posted on the Township Website 24 hours prior to the scheduled dates.
We thank you for your patience during this Total Fire Ban and Declared State of Emergency within the Township of South Frontenac.
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Chief Darcy Knott
Director of Fire & Emergency Services
613-376-3027 ext.2234
firechief@southfrontenac.net
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