Fire Prevention and Education | City of Bloomington, Indiana

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Public Education is another responsibility that includes all members of the fire department. The Fire Prevention Bureau coordinates and schedules most public education programs within Bloomington. Firefighters and engine companies participate in and present many of the programs throughout the community.

Specific programs offered by the fire department include:

Pre-school fire prevention programs scheduled through many local daycare providers
Fire station tours scheduled by local organizations including most youth-oriented United Way agencies
Fire Prevention Officers attend second-grade classes at the Monroe County Community School Corporation and present "Be Cool About Fire Safety" (sponsored by Allstate Insurance)
National Fire Prevention Week includes a Mayoral Proclamation and Fire Department visits many community organizations and establishments.
"Fire in the Workplace" is a popular program for adults.
Portable fire extinguisher training is provided to businesses and local organizations.

If you would like to schedule a fire station tour, fire engine visit to your location or fire safety education program please email our Community Engagement Officer. They will schedule your event during normal business hours, 8a-5p, M-F. Due to our training schedule, tours should be scheduled at least one week in advance.

Community Engagement Officer

Tom Figolah

812-349-3888

fireprevention@bloomington.in.gov

Fire Department Forms

Open Burning Policy

The following is taken from the Bloomington Municipal Code Fire Prevention Chapter 18.16 Open Burning Policy.

18.16.010 General.
In addition to the requirements of this code, all rules of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management shall be observed at all times. (Ord. 97-36 ' 25, 1997). Visit IDEM Open Burning to view these rules.

18.16.020 Permit required.
No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or open burning, or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained within the city limits without permit or proper authorization from the fire chief. During construction or demolition of buildings or structures, no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without having obtained a permit or proper authorization. Any applicant for an open burning permit shall demonstrate that he/she is in legal control of the lot or parcel of land on which the burning is to be done.

Exception: These restrictions do not prohibit outdoor fires in pits or grills used solely for the preparation of food. (Ord. 97-36 ' 26, 1997).

18.16.030 Burning on public property.
Burning on public property shall be prohibited unless a permit is obtained from the fire chief. (Ord. 97-36 ' 27, 1997).

Please contact the Bloomington Fire Department at 812-332-9763 prior to open burning any materials.