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The Fire Prevention Division, is now located in City Hall in downtown Camas. The Fire Prevention Division is staffed by Deputy Fire Marshal Randy Miller, who is a certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector.

The Fire Prevention Division is charged with the responsibility of fire code enforcement, fire investigation and public education in the City of Camas.


2010 FIREWORK INFORMATION


Check back for ongoing information about the City of Camas
"Celebrate Legally Fireworks Enforcement Campaign"

DATES and TIMES fireworks can be discharged in Camas
(This may differ from surrounding cities):

June 28th: Between 12:00noon and 11:00pm
June 29th - July 3rd: Between 9:00am and 11:00pm
July 4th: Between 9:00am and 12:00midnight
July 5th: Between 9:00am and 11:00pm
December 31st: Between 6:00pm and 1:00am

LEGAL FIREWORKS:
Novelty & Smoke Items
Sparklers and Spinners
Multi Aerials
Helicopters
Cones and Fountains
Wheels
Roman Candles
Reloadable Mortars (1 3/4" or smaller)


LEGAL ONLY ON TRIBAL LANDS:
Firecrackers and Chasers
Bottle Rockets
Missiles and Rockets

ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICES:
M-80's or larger
Cherry Bombs
Tennis Ball Bombs
Legal Fireworks that are altered
Dry Ice Bombs


Many cities have increased fines for the possession of illegal fireworks. For example, the City of Spokane increased their fine from $103 to $503 changing it from a Class 3 to a Class 1 Civil Infraction. Enforcement officers can also confiscate all illegal fireworks.

Possession of illegal explosive devices, including altered legal fireworks, is a FELONY!

Use only state legal fireworks purchased at a state and city licensed stand. Check for restrictions or bans in the area you will be discharging your fireworks.


Use candles with care tips below:

  • Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.
  • Keep candles away from items that can catch fire, like clothing, books and curtains.
  • Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over easily, are made from a material that cannot burn, and are large enough to collect dripping wax.
    Keep candles and all open flames away from flammable liquids.
  • Keep candle wicks trimmed to one-quarter inch and extinguish taper and pillar candles when they get to within two inches of the holder.
  • Votives and containers should be extinguished before the last half-inch of wax starts to melt.
  • During power outages, avoid carrying a lit candle. Use flashlights.
  • More Candle Safety
 
 

Contact

Randy Miller
Deputy Fire Marshal
rmiller@ci.camas.wa.us

Main Office:
360-834-6191 telephone
360-834-8866 fax

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