Permits and Reports

OPEN BURNING PERMITS

Property owners may apply for a open burning permit to be used on their property. Applications for open burning are available in the Fire Marshal’s Office during normal business hours and are free of cost. Open burning shall be permitted for the following reasons:

• Brush that contains bona fide disease
  
• Burning garden cleanings (No Leaves)
  
• Agricultural burning for vegetation management
  
• Open burning shall be permitted ONLY during the period of September 15 through June 15.
  
• Open burning shall be banned during extreme or high fire danger and during air quality alerts.
  

An open burning permit is NOT required for:

• Barbecue fires solely for the cooking of food for human consumption. 
• Campfires for ceremonial or recreational purposes which are no greater than 4 feet in diameter.

BLASTING PERMITS

You must be a blaster licensed by the State Department of Public Safety to apply for a blasting permit. Permits are issued for the removal of rock and ledge for construction purposes. Blasting permits are available in the Fire Marshal’s office during normal business hours. The cost of blasting permits is twenty dollars. Applicants must comply with all Federal, State and local requirements.

INVESTIGATION/INCIDENT REPORTS

The Fire Marshal’s Office processes all incident/investigation reports for the Fire Department. Any individual needing a copy of such reports may request a copy from this office.