12/16/2025
🔥 Fire Safety Reminder from Pontotoc County Central Dispatch
As colder weather sets in, winter dryness can create dangerous conditions for grass, brush, and wildfires. While controlled burns are commonly used for land management and debris cleanup, dry vegetation, low humidity, and changing winds can cause fires to spread rapidly and unexpectedly.
To help protect lives, property, and first responders, we ask community members to use extra caution when burning:
Before You Burn:
• Check current weather conditions, wind speeds, and any burn restrictions or bans
• Choose a safe location away from homes, roadways, and wooded areas
• Have water, shovels, or other fire suppression tools readily available
• Inform Pontotoc County Central Dispatch and others nearby of your planned burn. Call 580-332-4466 to report when you are starting your burn.
During the Burn:
• Never leave a fire unattended, even for a short time
• Continuously monitor wind direction and fire behavior
• Keep the burn small and manageable
• Avoid burning on windy or extremely dry days
After the Burn:
• Fully extinguish the fire with water and stir ashes to ensure nothing remains smoldering
• Continue monitoring the area after the burn is complete
• Remember that embers can reignite hours later
If a fire becomes difficult to control, spreads beyond the intended area, or threatens people or property, call 911 immediately.
Pontotoc County Central Dispatch works closely with our fire departments to respond to fire-related emergencies. Your awareness and responsible actions help reduce unnecessary emergencies and keep our community safe, especially during dry winter conditions.
Thank you for doing your part,
Pontotoc County Central Dispatch
