Frederick County Fire & Rescue
FAQs
We have compiled the following list of frequently asked questions from the community. Call us at (540) 665-5618 if you have additional questions.
Q. What can I burn?
A. Burning of brush, leaves, grass, trees and other naturally occurring material is permitted. Household trash and rubbish is not permitted. Rubber tires, asphaltic materials, used oil, or similar materials that produce dense smoke are also not permitted.
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 Q. When can I burn?
A. Burning may occur during the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight throughout most of the year. Frederick County enforces the Virginia Spring Fire Season, which takes place February 15 through April 30 of each year. During this time, burning is allowed during the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight only.
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Q. Do I need a permit to burn?
A. Permits are required for construction/business-related burning. For a Burn Permit Application, click here. Agricultural, campfires, bonfires, and small, controlled residential brush burns are allowed without a permit. However, clearance of 500 feet from occupied dwellings, forests, and streets must be maintained and the burn must be attended to at all times.
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Q. Why is blasting necessary?
A. Blasting of rock is the most cost-effective and time conserving method for rock excavation, mining, or quarrying operations. By improving the efficiency of the operation, the life of a construction project is shortened and the inconvenience to you is minimized.
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Q. Do I need an inspection for a tent?
A. Tents over 900 square feet require an inspection by the Fire Marshal. A permit is required through the Inspections Department (540-665-5650). Please call the Fire Marshal's Office when the tent is erected to schedule an inspection.
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Q. How can I obtain a copy of a fire or EMS report?
A. Incident reports fall under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. To request a copy of a report, please fill out the request form. Forward the completed form to 1080 Coverstone Drive, Winchester, VA 22602. You may also fax the request to (540) 678-4739. Requests must be submitted in writing and specify incident information (i.e., date, location, name, etc.). If you are requesting an EMS report, include a patient authorization form signed by the patient.
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Q. How can I schedule an educational demonstration?
A. The Department has a Public Education Specialist. Events and demonstrations can be scheduled by clicking here. Please give adequate time before the event for planning.
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Q. What stations have career staff?
A. Frederick County has eleven (11) Volunteer stations throughout the County. Ten (10) of those stations are staffed by both volunteer and career personnel. Six (6) stations are supplemented by career staff 24-hours a day, and four (4) stations are supplemented between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the week. Currently, Star Tannery is the only station without career personnel.
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Q. Does the Fire Department install car seats?
A. Yes, currently we have staff at four stations and at the Public Safety Building who are qualified to install car seats. We also hold car seat inspection/installation events numerous times throughout the year. Contact the office for more information.
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Q. Which station is closest to my house?
A. To locate your first due station, click here.
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Q. Do the stations install smoke detectors?
A. Yes, please fill out this form
to request a smoke alarm. Also, the Virginia Department of Health has joined
forces with Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department to install FREE smoke
detectors into the homes of qualifying families.
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Q. How do I become a firefighter with the County?
A. To learn about becoming a firefighter with the County or of any employment openings we currently have, click here.
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