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BOOK 93 PAGE 16 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Bird being absent) accepted the Annual Fire Control Report from the Division of Forestry. ANNUAL FIRE CONTROL REPORT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY JULY 289-1994 As required by the Division of Forestry Fire Manual, an annual report is submitted each fall to cover the work undertaken by the Division during the past fiscal year. Currently Indian River Co. is assessed $3,079.71 for fire protection of 105,657 acres. The following is a break down of the Division activities for July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994. A. Burning Authorizations - During the past twelve months the Division issued 1,256 authorizations, for 23,934 acres. The authorizations were for agriculture, silviculture, and limited landclearing type fires. The number of authorizations are for the entire county including the cities of Fellsmere, Sebastian,. Orchid Island, and Vero Beach. The Division of Forestry does not charge for burning authorizations or smoke complaints. B. Fires - The number of fires increased this past year from 30 to 56 fires. There was a increase in the total acreage, from 293 to 8951.2 acres. Two fire in the St. Johns marsh accounted for 8150 acres. The fires were 4500 and 3650 acres respectively. The Fire Department handled numerous fires where our assistance was not needed. These are not reflected in this report. Lightning caused fires are our leading cause of fires. C. Law Enforcement - In Indian River County we issued 12 Notice of Violations to people for illegal burning, carelessly starting a fire, or allowing their fire to escape. Suppression bills were sent to the known violators, when the Division of Forestry occurred any cost. Suppression billinggs used instead of criminal proceedings for most first time offenders. D. Fire Prevention - Fire prevention this past year was directed at adult to help reduce our fires to ZERO HUMAN CAUSED FIRE& This was accomplished by radio talk shows and by passing out material during Fire Prevention week Several'news articles relating to fire prevention and current fire situations were given to local newspapers. This next fiscal year will bring a renewed commitment to the local schools. With the purchase of the Smokey Bear 50th. birthday materials, we are committed to cover as many schools aspossible this year. The Division assisted local landowners and governmental agencies (state and county) with 14 prescribed burns for approximately 6,500 acres. E. R.C.F.P. Lease - Indian River County currently has leased from the Division one 5,000 gallon tanker. This unit is stationed at Station 70 in Sebastian. 4 September 6, 1994