[PERMIT APPLICATION] The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking the Lakewood Community that if they are planning to have a Lag Baomer fire on Wednesday May 9 or Thursday May 10, 2012 to please follow the information below, submitted by their office:
They must submit a permit application with a $42.00 fee (check or money order) to our Office by 12:00 PM on Monday May 7, 2012 so that our staff can visit the sites prior to the fires commencing, to make sure they meet all of the bonfire requirements and make notice to the proper agencies (Lakewood Police and Fire Depts.). We are providing an Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office Permit application and Bonfire Regulations in the local newspapers for your convenience. They can be dropped off at our Office at Ocean County Park 659 Ocean Ave Lakewood Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
You must also contact the NJ Forest Fire Service for a Burn Permit 609-726-9010.
We are asking that you follow the bonfire regulations and set up a 10’ – 15’ safety area around the bonfire (depending on the bonfire size) for protection of the attendees to watch the fire safely.
You must use clean wood, use no flammable liquids to start the fire, have a garden hose with a good water source to be able to extinguish and manage the fire.
Do not start the fire until a Fire Marshal has inspected your site and given approval to light it.
Anyone who does not have an approved Permit will have their fire extinguished and can be subject to penalties for the extinguishment.
As of this writing, the ban on all campfires and open fires such as Chimineas, grills, open fire pits, etc. has been lifted by the NJ DEP/NJ Forest Fire Service due the rainfall over this past weekend (April 21 & 22). However, if no more rain falls between now and the time of Lag Baomer, certain restrictions or a ban could be placed in effect once again. Due to this possibility please plan your event accordingly in case you cannot have a fire. The Office of the Ocean County Fire Marshal is in close contact with the NJ DEP/NJ Forest Fire Service to monitor the situation, as it gets closer to the Lag Baomer dates.
If anyone has any questions please call our Office at 732-370-7360 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Letoeles horabim
If you dont have a permit you can use tent city grounds. they have fires all the time w/o permits.
I have some logs in my yard if anyone needs for a bonfire.
Intense preparations are underway for this years Minyan Shelanu’s tremendous event.This year the event will once again be held in the parking lot of the Blue Claws stadium on the 9th of May.
This years event has developed into a full blown family focused event with a long delectable menu grilled on location accompanied by live music and entertainment for the kids.
For free pallets for your fire call Aron at acm 732-901-1500