The Cattaraugus County Fire Investigation Team is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacancy position of Fire Investigator. If you meet the Criteria below and are interested in applying for the position, please complete the attached application and email it to mjyerpe@cattco.org before the extended deadline of Friday April 9, 2021.
Since 2009, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has enforced this annual burn ban to reduce the number of wildfires and their subsequent damage. During this time period, all residential burning of brush is prohibited. Over the past 9 years, due to this regulation, wildfires have decreased across the state by more than 40 percent. Even with the decrease, any wildfire is life and property-threatening and can be avoided.