Grass Fires
Be especially careful where you start lighting materials.  Grass and field fires can quickly become major threats to nearby homes, barns, vehicles and exposed LP gas tanks.  Always remember that a controlled burn must be attended.

The Scales Mound Fire Protection District will extinguish any unattended fire of this kind.

Please remember to contact the below authorities, others will observe your fire and
will call 9-1-1.

In the Scales Mound Fire Protection District rural areas, remember to contact-
Chief Carl Winter:  815-297-3669
Jo Daviess County Dispatch:  815-777-2141

For the Territory Property Owners, remember to contact-
Chief Carl Winter:  815-297-3669
Territory Security:  815-266-6251
Jo Daviess County Dispatch:  815-777-2141

For the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners, remember to contact-
Chief Carl Winter:  815-297-3669
Apple Canyon Lake Security:  815-492-2436
Jo Daviess County Dispatch:  815-777-2141