Industrial Fire Precaution Levels Valid for August 23, 2024
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Industrial Fire Precaution Level
Shutdown ZoneDNR Industrial Fire Precaution LevelComments
6022Effective July 13th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
609E3Effective 7/22/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws- except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start; Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material; Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
609W3Effective 7/22/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws- except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start; Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material; Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6313Effective 7/16/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws- except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start; Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material; Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6333Effective 7/16/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws- except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start; Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material; Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
649 N1Closed season - Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A fire watch or security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
649 S2Effective July 20th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6501Closed season - Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A fire watch or security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
651 N2Effective July 13th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
651 S2Effective July 13th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
652 NE2Partial hootowl The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: power saws except at loading sites, cable yarding, blasting and welding or cutting of metal. A fire watch or security is required. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
652 NW2Partial hootowl The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: power saws except at loading sites, cable yarding, blasting and welding or cutting of metal. A fire watch or security is required. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
652 SE2Effective 7/13/2024 at 0001, Zone 6 5 2 SE will be at an IFPL of 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal. Water trailer/truck, fire tool, and one-hour fire watch requirements are in effect. All applicable Closed Season requirements, as defined by RCW 76.04, must be met. IFPLs are subject to change.
652 SW2Partial hootowl The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: power saws except at loading sites, cable yarding, blasting and welding or cutting of metal. A fire watch or security is required. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
6532Effective 7/5/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
653 S2Partial hootowl The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: power saws except at loading sites, cable yarding, blasting and welding or cutting of metal. A fire watch or security is required. A pump truck or pump trailer is to be kept on active logging sites within five minutes roundtrip.
6541Effective 4/15/2024 at 0001, Zone 6 5 4 will be at an IFPL of 1 - Closed Season. Water trailer/truck, fire tool, and one hour fire watch requirements are in effect. IFPLs are subject to change. Operators and landowners are strongly encouraged to check IFPL levels daily.
6552Effective July 20th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6562Effective 7/5/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6571Effective 4/15/2024 at 0001, Zone 6 5 7 will be at an IFPL of 1 - Closed Season. Water trailer/truck, fire tool, and one hour fire watch requirements are in effect. IFPLs are subject to change. Operators and landowners are strongly encouraged to check IFPL levels daily.
6582Effective 7/5/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
659 N2Effective 7/13/2024 at 0001, Zone 6 5 9 North will be at an IFPL of 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal. Water trailer/truck, fire tool, and one-hour fire watch requirements are in effect. All applicable Closed Season requirements, as defined by RCW 76.04, must be met. IFPLs are subject to change.
659 S2Effective July 13th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6602Effective July 13th at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
660 S2Effective August 21, at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws except at loading sites; cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6753Effective 7/22/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding- except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws- except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start; Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material; Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.l.
6783Effective 8/16/2024 at 12:01am: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8:00pm and 1:00pm when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8:00pm and 1:00 pm local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00pm and 1:00pm local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
678 E3Effective August 12, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
678 W3Effective August 12, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6802Effective 7/22/2024 at 0001 hours: Level 2 - Partial Hootowl. The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Power saws (except at loading sites); cable yarding; blasting; welding or cutting of metal.
6843Effective 8/16/2024 at 12:01am: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8:00pm and 1:00pm when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8:00pm and 1:00 pm local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00pm and 1:00pm local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6853Effective August 12, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6863Effective August 5, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6873Effective August 12, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.
6883Effective August 12, 2024 at 0001 hours: Level 3 - Partial Shutdown. The following are prohibited except as indicated: Cable yarding, except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all block and moving lines, except for the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended ten feet above the ground. Power saws, except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time. In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time: Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline, are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material. Blasting, welding, or cutting of metal.

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More information can be found on the Industrial Fire Precaution Level System.
This document was last updated 8/22/2024 5:14:26 PM.