How to prepare for a land fire

The Fort Scott Tribune

Notify the local Fire Station by calling Fort Scott Dispatch at (620) 223-1700. Tell them the location and area to be burned.

Notify all neighbors and nearby property owners.

Plan for the smoke. Know what direction the wind is blowing, and what or who is in that direction.

Have enough people to help, enough tools, equipment and water to control the fire.

Be prepared in the event the fire gets out of control, know who to call. 911 or Fort Scott Dispatch at (620) 223-1700