Did You Know? Read more (download PDF here).   Safe 'n' Sane Firework Safety Information to help you have a safe holiday.   Daily Fire Staff Reduced Expenses, growth outpace property tax revenue.   Fire District Levy in August Voters are being asked to consider a tax measure to restore staffing levels and reduce further budget cuts.   2008 Budget See the current budget for your Fire District.

Outdoor burning is the burning of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion. Outdoor burning IS NOT PERMITTED within the cities of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater, or inside the Urban Growth Management Area boundaries of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater. Thurston County Residential Burning Permits Residential burning is the outdoor burning of leaves, clippings, and other yard and gardening natural refuse. For areas within Fire District 3 and outside the City of Lacey and the Olympia Urban Growth Area, residential outdoor burning is allowed by permit from October 16-July 14. Permits expire July 14, and a new permit is required for the next burning season. Permits are free and include information and requirements for safe and approved burning. To protect life, property, and air quality, the permit does have limitations. Read it carefully! At times of high fire danger, permits will not be issued. Individuals who violate the burn ban will be fined. It is illegal to burn garbage at any time. Within Lacey Fire District 3, Residential Outdoor Burning Permits are available at our headquarters station located at 1231 Franz St SE during normal business hours. Feel free to contact Lacey Fire District 3 if you have any questions about outdoor burning or to obtain a permit.