Burn Permits
Whether you are burning slash piles or just enjoying a fire in your back yard you are required to have a burn permit on file with the fire district. The fire district does not charge for a burn permit (provided a site visit is not needed).
Recreational fire pits/rings
- A recreational fire pit/ring does not expire.
- The fire pit/ring must be at a minimum 25’ away from any structure.
- The fire/pit must be either be commercially manufactured with non-combustible material or be free of any burnable substance.
- The fire/pit must have a screen that covers the fire and is no larger than 3mm X 3mm.
- Recreational permits do not have to call dispatch when using.
- If the district is in fire restriction level 2 or higher burning is prohibited (unless in the town limits of Oak Creek).
- The burning of trash and milled lumber products is prohibited.
To apply for a recreational burn permit please fill out the following form.
Slash Piles
- Slash pile permits are good for 6 months.
- Slash piles must be 50’ away from the nearest structure.
- Slash piles must be 10’ from any standing trees.
- Slash piles must be 20’ from the next closest slash pile.
- Slash piles must be no bigger than 6′ X 6′ X 6′ (bigger piles will require a site visit which will incur a fee).
- No more than 5 slash piles can be burned at the same time.
- Slash piles may only be burned on “Burn Days”. Check this website for Burn Day notifications.
- If the district is in a fire restriction level 2 or higher burning is not allowed.
- The burning of trash and milled lumber products is prohibited.
- You must call dispatch to let them know you are burning. PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER!
To apply for a slash pile burn permit please fill out the following form.