Within the City Limits of Grants Pass the Fire Danger Level Changes to Moderate on June 19th at 12:01 AM. The newly adopted City Municipal Code 9.15 for Moderate (blue) Fire Restrictions will take effect at that time.

Fire restrictions currently in effect, which will remain in effect, include:

• Smoking in areas of flammable vegetation is prohibited.
• Fireworks prohibited except as provided under Municipal Code 9.12.270
• Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, cooking fires, and warming fires, except at locations designated by the Fire Marshal.
• Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

Beginning Wednesday July 19th at 12:01 AM, the following restrictions will take effect within the City Limits of Grants Pass:

• Power saw use is permitted before 1:00 PM and after 8:00 PM. Each power saw operator is required to have one shovel and one fire extinguisher of at least 8-ounce capacity. A firewatch of at least one hour is required following the use of each saw.
• Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is permitted before 1:00 PM and after 8:00 PM only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site.
• The mowing of dried, cured grass is permitted before 1:00 PM and after 8:00 PM.
• Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine in areas of flammable vegetation not specifically mentioned is permitted before 1:00 PM and after 8:00 PM, when conducted in a cleared area, and a charged garden hose or one 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher is immediately available.

The City Fire Marshal or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

For more information about the City of Grants Pass Fire Season regulations, please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 541-450-6200