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RED FLAG WARNINGS & BURN BANS

RED FLAG WARNINGS and BURN BANS:
A BAILEY AREA GUIDE

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Living in the Bailey area means understanding the fire danger warnings and legal restrictions that protect our mountain community.

Red Flag Warnings and Burn Bans are two completely different things that are often confused—but knowing the difference could save your home and prevent costly fines. This essential guide breaks down everything Bailey residents need to know about when these warnings happen, what they mean, and what you legally can and cannot do.



🔥 What You'll Learn:
  • Clear definitions: Red Flag Warning vs. Burn Ban and who issues each
  • Weather conditions that trigger Red Flag Warnings from NOAA
  • Park County's automatic Stage 1 Burn Ban protocol when Red Flags are issued
  • How local fire departments can request burn bans independently
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 restriction details—what's allowed and what's prohibited
  • Real penalties: $500+ fines and how enforcement actually works
  • How to sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts
  • Immediate actions to take when alerts are issued​

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TOOLS

Park County CodeRED Signup - Receive Emergency Notifications for your area

NIXLE Alerts - Receive alerts for severe weather and other local events 


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RESOURCES


Park Count Burn Ban Guide​
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Park County Red Flag Memo

Portable and Stationary Fire Places


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INFORMATION


Park County Emergency Management - Emergency Information for Park County, CO

US Forest Service - Fire  Alerts and Restrictions
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • What is Firewise?
    • Our Mission
    • Our Board
    • Corporate Documents
    • Financial Information
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Media
    • Articles
    • Wildfire Videos
    • F A B Getting Firewise in the Flume
    • Smoke from Wildfires
    • Reference Materials
  • Education
    • Mountain Pine Beetle
    • Wildfire Evacuation Planning
    • Smoke Ready
    • Red Flags and Burn Bans
  • Resources
    • Got5
    • Community Wildfire Protection Plans
    • Emergency Preparedness Tools for Citizens
    • Controlled Burns
    • Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center
    • Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behaviors
  • Alerts
    • Burn Bans
    • Prescribed Burns
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Donate