Wildfire Mitigation
Wildfire mitigation is the act of preparing for a wildfire. Mitigation tactics can include vegetation manipulation, fire resistant construction materials, water supply development, access improvement, evacuation planning,
etc.
Eagle County adopted
wildfire regulations in January 2003 to provide standards to reduce or minimize
impacts of wildfire hazards on properties, the occupants of properties and the occupants of adjacent properties, as well as to facilitate access to buildings by firefighters in the event of a wildfire. These regulations apply to all new development, new
construction, and all additions to existing construction. Also, see the
Firewise Communities website for recommendations for landscaping, grass seed and other information
concerning wildfire mitigation tactics.
The county has also adopted a
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
The purpose of this plan is to unite Eagle County and agencies having jurisdiction in Eagle County, including the towns of Vail, Avon, Basalt, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, and the county's five fire protection districts under a single plan. This
plan complements local agreements for wildfire protection and aids in implementing a seamless, coordinated effort in determining appropriate fire management actions in Eagle County. Since its creation in 2005, the CWPP has been the guiding document behind
many wildfire mitigation efforts in Eagle County.
During the summer of 2015, Eagle County contracted a company to map the wildfire hazard on all private lands in unincorporated Eagle County. This map will be used as a tool for implementing
wildfire regulations, and to help identify priority areas for wildfire mitigation projects. View the Eagle County
Wildfire Hazard Map.
To request a Wildfire Hazard Rating, please contact 970-328-8742 or fax in a completed
Request for Wildfire Hazard Rating form at
970-328-7185.
Please consult the Construction Guidelines
for wildfire areas in unincorporated Eagle County.
Fire Restriction Information
The current fire and fireworks restrictions in Eagle County are shown on the table below. Please check with appropriate government agencies to learn more about their fire restrictions.
This information is updated as conditions change, so please check back frequently before your visit to our area.
A
comprehensive listing of fire restrictions in place throughout the state can be found online at www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html.
Information on current wildfires in Colorado and around the country is available at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Map of Eagle County land boundaries
Current Fire Restrictions by Location in Eagle County (March 12, 2018)
Open Burn Permit
Open burning permit applications are accepted during the spring and fall depending on climatic conditions and current fire danger. To request an Open Burning Permit, fill out the appropriate form below:
Open Burning Permit Guidelines
Open Burning Permit Application
To
request a paper copy, contact:
Community Development
c/o Eric Lovgren
P.O. Box 0179
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8742
Additional InformationEagle County Emergency Management Planning on Building or Remodeling a Home in Unincorporated Eagle County? (This guide is being updated, and will be posted when it becomes available.)
Interactive Active Fire Map Viewer Colorado State Forest Service Living with FirePlease email us at
sustainable@eaglecounty.us to share your improvement ideas.