“Typically in Allen County, it’s the Commission that enacts burn bans,” Trego said. “It kind of puts the fire departments in a tough spot to be able to enact a burn ban and tell people they’re not allowed to burn,” he said. Residents who sign up could receive burn ban notices by phone call, text message or email. “That way, we make sure that people know that we are indeed in a burn ban,” he said. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola RegisterTHE PROPOSED resolution would also establish civil penalties of up to $2,500 for intentional burn ban violations.