Fire Island National Seashore
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Enjoy Fire Island Safely

Talisman picnic area with grills and tables on bayside beach.
Charcoal grills are provided in the park's designated picnic areas for barbequing. Open fires are prohibited.
Be Careful with Fire
Campsites with tents, grills and tables.
A grill is provided with each walk-in campsite at Watch HIll. Be sure to use it safely.
Fire Island National Seashore is composed of several vegetation zones capable of sustaining wildland fires. For this reason, open fires are strictly prohibited anywhere within the park's boundaries.

Barbequing is permitted only in the park's designated picnic areas where grills have been provided. Never leave a grill unattended and be sure to fully extinguish coals before leaving the picnic area.

Fires are not permitted on the beach.

Prevention is the best defense against fire. If smoke or other indications of a fire are present, move to a safe location and report to a ranger as soon as possible or call 911.

Visit the following link for further information about Fire Island National Seashore's Management Plan and Environmental Assessment.
Fire Management Plan 2004
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Last Update: Tuesday, 15-Feb-2005 21:12:49 Eastern Standard Time
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