FAQs
1. I need a fire report, how do I get one?
2. I don’t have a smoke detector, where can I get one?
3. What is a Carbon Monoxide detector and why do I need one?
4. What am I allowed to burn?
5. I had a fire what do I do now?
1. I need a fire report, how do I get one?
Fire reports are usually available 2-3 business days after the incident at no cost.
Fire reports can be obtained by contacting Sugar Creek Fire Department Headquarters anytime between 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday at 812-533-1774 and requesting a copy. You will need to have the address and date of the incident handy.
2. I don’t have a smoke detector, where can I get one?
Smoke Detectors can be purchased at most home improvement stores and department stores. Occasionally we have some available to the general public at no cost as long as you live in our fire protection area. Contact Sugar Creek Fire Department Headquarters anytime between 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday at 812-533-1774 to find out if we have any availible.
3. What is a Carbon Monoxide detector and why do I need one?
Carbon monoxide detectors detect carbon monoxide (CO) gas. CO gas is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which is highly toxic to humans and animals. A malfunctioning gas appliance or a running vehicle in and enclosed garage can fill your home full of carbon monoxide. Exposure to carbon monoxide is most commonly accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Flu-like symptoms, fatigue
- Impaired judgment
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
Long term exposure can lead to unconsciousness and death. If your carbon monoxide detector sounds call 911 immediately. We have special detectors that look for concentrations of carbon monoxide and help us to identify the problem.
4. What am I allowed to burn?
Open Burning
The following information can be found at
http://www.vigocounty.in.gov/department/division.php?fDD=10-78
Please complete the Request for Variance form and turn in either to the Vigo County Air Pollution Control Office at 103 South Third or transmit by fax to (812) 462-3447. Please note that the form must be turned in no later than 15 days prior to the proposed burning date.
NOTE: Recommendation for denial of the request may occur if the following conditions exist:
- Applicant has not demonstrated that alternative methods are impractical or prohibitively expensive. For example, clearing land for commercial/residential or industrial development is assumed, unless otherwise demonstrated, that alternative disposal methods are available and can be accounted in project costs.
- The site is within:
a) 100′ of a structure
b) 100′ of a power line
c) 300′ of a frequently traveled road
d) 300′ of a highly flammable or hazardous material storage facility - There are five or more residences or structures within 500′ of the proposed site.
- There is a valid objection or past compliant filed by any person or local government office.
- Materials include other than natural growth.
- Generation of waste is continuous and a result of routine business operation.
- There are past open burning violations at the site or by the applicant.
- Violation of open burning by applicant is in litigation.
- for State Highway projects, the Indiana Department of Highways must obtain the variance prior to awarding the contract.
- When the material to be burned:
a) consists of 1000 cubic feet total
b) may create excessive emissions
c) is located in non-attainment area for particulate or ozone (warm months) - Burning is not permitted on days air monitors are operating.
5. I had a fire what do I do now?
Below is a link to guide from USFA filled with important information that will help you recover from a fire in your home.
