As we enter the 2015 wildfire season, QWR wants to let
riders know about a new program where you can get your California Campfire
Permit online.
The folks at the CALIFORNIA WILDLAND FIRE COORDINATING
GROUP (CWCG) have a great website where you can get your campfire permit online
and also obtain the latest information on helping prevent catastrophic
wildfires.
CWCG Website
CWCG Online Campfire Permit
QWR learned about the online fire permit program while at
the recent CA OHMVR Commission meeting held in Sonora, California. That meeting included a well-planned field
tour of the 2013 Rim Fire.
Stanislaus NF Fire Staff Explain Campfire Safety
One of the tour stops including a presentation by
Stanislaus NF fire staff where they highlighted the agency’s fire restriction
program and ways to safely manage a campfire on public lands.
CWCG states that your campfire permit is valid from the date
issued until the end of the calendar year. And, that permits are required to
have campfire or portable gas stoves on public lands.
They also encourage you to check to ensure there are not any
local fire restrictions in the area, since during periods of high fire danger,
campfires may be restricted. You should also keep a shovel and bucket of water
nearby at all times.
QWR believes the online campfire permit program is an
important public service since many land agencies are not open on Friday night
or over the weekend when folks are most likely to use public lands for OHV
recreation.
QWR took the test and it is convenient, easy, and informative. Once you have taken the quiz and looked at
the 2.5 minute instructional video, you can print out your campfire
permit. Remember to SIGN the permit once
you print it out.
QWR hopes that you will have a fun and fire-safe summer this
year. Also, if your state has a similar
online campfire permit program – be sure and send us a note at: damador@quietwarriorracing.com
Happy Trails this summer from QWR.
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