BURN PERMIT CHECKLIST

The following information is provided to aid in your permit process. The fire District does not issue burn permits, however some of the Cities require you apply for a burn permit. Check with your city before burning.

If your property is located in the unincorporated Denton County you must obtain a burn permit from the County Fire Marshall's office. For information on how to obtain a burn permit call 940-349-2840

If your property is located within the town you are not required to obtain a burn permit however you must register your burn prior to burning. To register click on the link in the right column check to see if it's a burn day under permit number enter  N/A

On our home page you will find a link "check to see if it is a burn day" this link will take you to the Fire Marshall web site.

DENTON COUNTY REQUIREMENTS

You must always register your control burn by registering on the county website

Name
Address
Phone Number
Address of burn location
Material to be burned
Amount to be burned
Amount to be burned

Burn conditions for burning
Denton county will not allow you to burn unless the wind speed is less than 15 MPH and they will only let you burn during daylight hours.

TRENCH BURNING

Trench burning provides a safer environment by containing the fire to a more manageable area.

Trench burning greatly reduces the amount of smoke introduced into the atmosphere due to a more complete combustion caused by the injection of air into the burn pile.

Trench burning allows you to burn in a higher wind speed due to the location of the material in a trench and the small amount of smoke produced during the process.

Trench burning helps your relationship with your neighbors, as nuisance complaints are reduced.

Trench burning allows you to burn in areas not usually available, due to the increased efficiency of the burn.

CONTACTS FOR TRENCH BURNERS AND TRENCHERS

• Internet
• Yellow Pages
• Rental Services
• Heavy Construction Companies

ALTERNATIVES TO BURNING

• Mulching
• Transport to City Brush Site
• Contracting removal
  
  

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FOR CITIZENS LIVING
WITHIN THE FIRE DISTRICT

  Current Code Red Alert
  Signup For Code Red

• Burn Permits
• Fire Extinguishers
• Stop Drop & Roll
• Crawl Out
• CPR Awareness
• Smoke Alarms
• Sprinklers

Outdoor Burning
Check to see if it is a
burn day & log your burn.