Outdoor Activity Guidelines for the VERY HIGH (Stage I) Fire Danger Index
| Open Burning | Use fire tools and monitor the fire at all times. Restrict burning to early morning and late evening hours when low wind conditions exist.
Examples: Campfires–Clear area around fire. Brush, Field, Ditch, Haystack–Clear fuel from the area surrounding the burn site. |
| Off-Road Motorized Travel | Carry fire extinguishers and fire tools. Pay attention to fire hazards posed by exhaust systems and catalytic converters. |
| Smoking | Restrict smoking to areas free of combustible materials. Use ashtrays and proper disposal containers. |
| Fireworks | Carry fire extinguishers and fire tools. Restrict use to late afternoon and evening hours when low wind conditions exist, or as outlined by restrictions by local authorities. |
| Equipment Operations |
Carry fire extinguishers and fire tools.
Examples: Farming–Conduct frequent inspections of farm machinery to reduce debris accumulation. Petroleum Industry–Confine blasting for seismic exploration by 10 feet or more of soil. Inspect and properly maintain equipment. Welding–Use spark arresters, as recommended, and keep a 10-foot radius surrounding a welding site cleared of combustible material. Railroads–Conduct weekly inspection of exhaust arrester systems and brakes. |