Burn Permits will be required effective March 20, 2023, until further notice.

If there is adequate snow cover you don't need a permit to burn brush or have a campfire. If the amount of snow is questionable contact the Fire Station at 228-4320.

Brush Permit

A one day permit that allows the property owner or designee to burn permissible material.

Regulations for Brush Permits

• Only brush or untreated wood materials can be burned.
• Logs less than 5 inches in diameter can be burned.
• Stumps can not be burned.
• The fire can be kindled no earlier than 5 p.m. and must be extinguished prior to 9 a.m. the following day.
• Fire can be lit prior to 5 p.m. if it is raining.
• Fire must be attended to by the permittee at all times until it is completely extinguished.
• The property owner must get the permit OR give written permission to a person 18 years or older.
• The Brush Permit can be issued for up to 7 days.

How to Get a Brush Permit

• The property owner or designee (with written permission) can stop by the station at anytime to get a Brush Permit. There is no cost.
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• The property owner can go online at Division of Forests and Lands website. There is a $3 fee to use the State's online system.
• Note: Brush Permits will not be issued during dangerous fire weather.

Seasonal Campfire Permit

One permit that is valid for the calendar year to burn permissible material in a constructed or purchased fire pit.

Regulations for Seasonal Campfire Permits

Category 1 (2 feet in diameter or less)

• Must have a non-combustable containment. (rocks, bricks, metal, etc.)
• Must be located on brick, gravel, cement, or dirt.
• Must be 2 feet in diameter or less.
• Must be 25 feet from a structure or part of a structure.
• Can only be used to burn brush or untreated wood that is less than 5 inches in diameter.
• Can burn anytime of the day.
• Must be attended to at all times.

Category 2 (4 feet in diameter or less)

• Must have a non-combustable containment. (rocks, bricks, metal, etc.)
• Must be located on brick, gravel, cement, or dirt.
• Must be 4 feet in diameter or less.
• Must be 50 feet from a structure or part of a structure.
• Can only be used to burn brush or untreated wood that is less than 5 inches in diameter.
• Can burn after 5 p.m. or while raining.
• Must be attended to at all times.

Note: Permittees will be notified when burning is restricted during periods of dangerous fire weather.