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[ferniesnow]

Go and do the birthday thread now.

 

[arff]

Hi Ray

What are you doing today?

Get food for work supper for the crew
Tomorrow’s shift.

Finish up some wiring.

Figure out a divider in sxs storage box, thinking puck board base with puck board divider.

 

[rebel]

Heurs

 

[arff]

Yes we are,,,,

 

[TROLLCAT]

toastcat in

 

[TROLLCAT]

morning

 

[TylerG]

Get food for work supper for the crew
Tomorrow’s shift.

Finish up some wiring.

Figure out a divider in sxs storage box, thinking puck board base with puck board divider.

did you go with a Polaris storage box or the Gemco one from UTV Canada?

 

[arff]

did you go with a Polaris storage box or the Gemco one from UTV Canada?

Gemco from Rainy Creek

 

[imdoo'n]

looks like he fire bans in Ontario are on now? who will be next?

 

[snopro]

In for lunch posty. Oh what shall I eat today?

 

[imdoo'n]

cbc

Thunder BayOntario to put restricted fire zone into effect on April 3

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Restricted fire zone to include the City of Thunder Bay

CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2020 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Ontario will put a restricted fire zone into effect on April 3, 2020 as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Lisa Johnson/CBC)Ontario will put a restricted fire zone into effect on Friday, April 3.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said it is taking this step to reduce the number of human-caused fires, and ensure the province's emergency response is able to stay strong during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government stated Thursday that Ontario's entire legislated fire region will be designated a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ), meaning anyone living in the RFZ cannot have an outdoor fire, which extends to the burning of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit.
"During this very challenging time when we are fighting the spread of the virus, our number one priority is the health and safety of the people of Ontario," stated John Yakabuski, minister of natural resources and forestry. "We are putting these important preventative measures in place now to ensure that our emergency responders are able to focus their efforts where they are needed most."

 

[imdoo'n]

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Ontario Province-wide Restricted Fire Zone Effective April 3, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020


The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has implemented a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) across the entire legislated fire region of Ontario due to impacts related to the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a proactive action by the Ministry to reduce the number of preventable human-caused wildfires to ensure that emergency response capacity is maintained. Minimizing wildfires will ensure the province is able to address any emergency fire situations as well as will reduce necessary contact among staff, and between staff and the public.
This RFZ is effective April 3, 2020 and will be in effect until such time that the MNRF can determine that emergency response capacity will not be impacted by COVID-19. This RFZ will help reduce demands on the emergency response system while the hiring and training of seasonal fire staff is completed. This is the first time that MNRF has implemented a provincial RFZ at the onset of the fire season (April 1) where heightened wildland fire hazard has not existed.
It is important to note that an RFZ applies to all Crown and private land within a municipality, as well as provincial parks and conservation areas inside the regulated fire region.
Below is a summary of the restrictions that are in place during an RFZ.

• No open fires are allowed unless the fire is for cooking or warmth and is in a stove or installation prescribed in the Outdoor Fires Regulation (O.Reg. 207/96); or a fire permit is issued by a Fire Officer.
• Campfires are not allowed. There are some exceptions to this for organized campgrounds if they meet certain criteria in section 8.4 of O.Reg. 207/96.
• Portable stoves must use liquid or gas fuel and have a shutoff valve.
• A charcoal barbeque can be used if they are permanent structures or portable and within 100 metres of a dwelling you occupy.
• Outdoor wood burning stoves or furnaces must be completely enclosed with solid material and be within 100 metres of a dwelling you occupy.
• During an RFZ, fire permits may be issued by a Fire Officer to allow outdoor fires for a ceremonial event or because of special circumstances.
• If a person is willing to obtain a permit, one can be issued with appropriate conditions in place such as, a responsible person on site, proper tools to extinguish the fire, etc.

For more information on when a restriction is in place, please visit our website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/outdoor-fire-restrictions
The implementation of an RFZ may not dictate a shutdown of forestry or industrial operations. The requirement for work restrictions or modifications for industrial operations is determined by separate protocols and guidelines.
The Forest Fires Prevention Act (FFPA) allows municipalities to pass by-laws pertaining to open-air burning. If your municipality has open-air burning by-laws in place, the most restrictive provision (act, regulation, or by-law) prevails. This ensures compliance with all applicable provincial legislation or municipal by-law.
More information can be found in the FFPA and Outdoor Fires Regulation 207/96, or by contacting your local Fire Management Headquarters.

Ontario Wide Restricted Fire Zone Declaration Due to COVID-19 04/02/2020

 

[TylerG]

In for lunch posty. Oh what shall I eat today?

had leftover pizza here.... well that was breakfast but I ate it at 1130.......

 

[TROLLCAT]

smoothie

 

[snopro]

Supper posty. Looks like steak tonight. Yabba dabba doo

 

[snopro]

Tube looks good tonight

 

[snopro]

Cant be worse than last night was.

 

[TROLLCAT]

some old freezer burnt sausage for grub

 

[TROLLCAT]

cloudy here

 

[snopro]

Trying to snow here. been cold the past few days but not as bad today.