UT Boy Scouts Settle Forest Fire Case for $6.5M

[John-in-KC 311]

http://www.gslc-bsa.org/council/council-information/executive-message/

 

Right now the SE for Great Salt Lake Council, Mr Paul Moore, has a message about the Virginia Tech shootings. I wonder when/if he'll discuss what happened at his Scout Camp?

 

Here is something from the Council on fire management:

http://gslc-bsa.org/docs/2007gslcfirepolicy.pdf

 

"FIRE POLICY-January 2007

 

The Great Salt Lake Council, Boy Scouts of America, Risk Management Committee, in conjunction with the Camping and Properties Committee of the council, have determined the following fire policy for the year 2007:

 

On all properties owned and operated by the Great Salt Lake Council, BSA, open flame fires are prohibited except in approved established fire-bowl rings or in a metal container 18 inches off the ground. A responsible adult at least 21 years of age must supervise all fires. This includes fires using charcoal briquettes and wood. A 4 to 6 foot perimeter around the fire-bowl ring or metal container must be maintained free of combustible or flammable materials. (See a current copy of Guide to Safe Scouting and Fire Guard Plan for specific information.)

 

This is the standing policy of the Great Salt Lake Council, BSA and is subject to change without notice, based on fire hazard conditions, and may vary from property to property. Please check the camping and activities desk at the Council Service Center for the latest conditions. 801-582-3663.

 

Units camping on Forest Service, BLM, National Parks or other government-controlled properties must abide by that agencys fire restrictions and/or guidelines. Units camping on private land must abide by local and state mandated fire restrictions. Call the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands at 807-538-5555 or visit their Web site www.utahfireinfo.gov for information on state fire restrictions. In the event there are no restrictions, units are to adhere to the above stated Great Salt Lake Councils fire policy on these properties as well.

KC)(This message has been edited by John-in-KC)