BURN RULES and Required Free Permits 2011

• A seasonal burn permit is issued for a small controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 2’ in diameter contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fireplace such as a chimanea or fire bowl. The fire must be at least 25’ away from any structure. Brush and wood cannot exceed 5” in diameter or 2’ in length.
  
  
• Seasonal Burn Permits can only be issued by the town Fire Warden for the initial permit. Please contact Forest Fire Warden, Charles Corey, Sr. at 673-4058
  
  
• Seasonal permit renewals can be obtained at the fire station by contacting either Ann Phelps or Scott Knowles at 672-8531
  
  
• Fires using a seasonal permit can only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight unless it is raining.
  
  
• You must contact Hollis Communications prior to burning at 465-3636

Brookline Fire Department is a call department consisting of 31 members. Of these 31, 12 members are authorized to issue brush/burn permits outside of normal fire department business hours. Our members have full-time jobs and fortunately for our town they choose to give up valuable family time to respond to calls, train and fundraise to assist in easing the tax burden on the residents. There is no fee for this service. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but burning is a privilege not a priority.

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