Stage I Fire Restrictions in Effect as of June 29
6/27/2023
Starting June 29 Prescott National Forest Will go in Stage 1 Fire restrictions.
This will include the town of Jerome.
STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS
What is Prohibited:
- No building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire exceptin Forest Service developed recreation sites (not including dispersed camping areas).
- No smoking exceptin an enclosed vehicle or building, or in specific developed recreation sites.
What is allowed:
- Petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter’s specification for safety.
- The use of commercially manufactured charcoal grills or wood smokers is allowed on private property so long a tight-fitting lid is in place during use and sparks and fire brands are contained within the device. Devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum, LPG, or LNG are always allowed so long as the flame may be immediately extinguished without residual combustion.
- Shooting firearms IS allowed. Just make sure to follow all federal, state & local regulations: No shooting within 150 yards of a campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area, residence or building. No shooting across a road, trail or body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. No shooting in a cave.
NOTE-
- Yavapai County prohibits the discharge of firearms during fire restrictions.
- Violating these restrictions on the Prescott National Forest is a violation that carries a mandatory appearance in federal court.