State law requires that individuals wishing to have some form of outside burning must call or come into the fire house to get a burn permit. All permits will be issued by the Fire Chief/Warden or the on-duty officer. Persons residing in the rural areas will be asked to come in and get a written permit. The Fire Department will monitor daily fire weather forecasts and issue permits according to the information provided by Forest and Parks personnel. Wind conditions influence the decision. Statistically the best time to do outside burning is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and 4:00 PM to dusk. The time between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM is the hottest part of the day.

Once a permit has been issued the individual shall adhere to the following guidelines set by the Fire Department.

1. Keep the fire small and add to it.
2. Do not use flammable liquids, tires ect. to ignite
3. Only burn cut brush, grass leaves ect.
4. Have sufficient help to control the fire.
5. Have a garden hose or sufficient water supply available.
6. Be away from overhead wires and buildings.
7. Extinguish fires before dark.
8. Be conscientious of neighbors

In addition each person issued a permit must follow Vermont State Forest Fire Laws (10 V.S.A. Chapter 83, Section 2645). And the conditions listed on the back of the permit.

Click here to view a sample burn permit