May 17, 2016
County Fire Bans and Rocket Launches
This is a reminder about Kansas 4-H rocketry rules as they relate to fire bans in Kansas. While much of Kansas has received good recent rains, the situation can change very rapidly in Kansas. The 2016 Kansas State Fair rules state “if a fire burn ban is in effect for any county in Kansas, exhibitors in any Kansas county are not required to launch their rocket(s). All requirements for the launching of rockets for the state fair and the documenting of the launching are suspended for the duration of the ban.” We advise all counties to be cautious and use good judgment in planning and conducting county rocket launches, and consider cancelling them if dry conditions warrant. If you have comments or questions, please contact Deryl Waldren, dwaldren@ksu.edu, or 785-462-6281.