OUTDOOR BURNING IN BRISTOL
The Fire Department would like to remind residents that certain types of open burning are permissible if they do not create a nuisance, and if they are not prohibited by local ordinances.
The Town of Bristol-Forest Fire Warden or their designee, is responsible for the issuance of burning permits.
BRUSH FIRES
A permit from the Town Fire Warden is required for the burning of leaves, brush, deadwood, tree cuttings, and weeds from your property, except when there is snow on the site.
The fire warden may refuse to issue a permit if in their judgment the weather or the site conditions create a dangerous situation.
CAMPFIRES
A person is not required to have a permit for a campfire (any fire for cooking or warming) on their own land.
PROVISION APPLYING TO ALL FIRES AT ALL TIMES
Fires kindled for the purpose of burning brush or for other lawful purposes shall be kindled only at such times and under such conditions as will enable the parties starting them to keep them entirely under control and not creating a public nuisance or hazard. Fires must be attended at all times.
Town of Bristol Fire Warden
Edward Shepard
(802) 453-2821
Town of Bristol Fire Warden-Key Person (designee)
Brett LaRose, Fire Chief
(802) 798-2673 – cell
(802) 453-6953 – home
Town of Bristol Fire Warden-Key Person (designee)
Eric Forand, Deputy Fire Chief
(802) 585-0633 – cell
(802) 453-4167 – home
The Fire Department would like to remind residents that certain types of open burning are permissible if they do not create a nuisance, and if they are not prohibited by local ordinances.
The Town of Bristol-Forest Fire Warden or their designee, is responsible for the issuance of burning permits.
BRUSH FIRES
A permit from the Town Fire Warden is required for the burning of leaves, brush, deadwood, tree cuttings, and weeds from your property, except when there is snow on the site.
The fire warden may refuse to issue a permit if in their judgment the weather or the site conditions create a dangerous situation.
CAMPFIRES
A person is not required to have a permit for a campfire (any fire for cooking or warming) on their own land.
PROVISION APPLYING TO ALL FIRES AT ALL TIMES
Fires kindled for the purpose of burning brush or for other lawful purposes shall be kindled only at such times and under such conditions as will enable the parties starting them to keep them entirely under control and not creating a public nuisance or hazard. Fires must be attended at all times.
Town of Bristol Fire Warden
Edward Shepard
(802) 453-2821
Town of Bristol Fire Warden-Key Person (designee)
Brett LaRose, Fire Chief
(802) 798-2673 – cell
(802) 453-6953 – home
Town of Bristol Fire Warden-Key Person (designee)
Eric Forand, Deputy Fire Chief
(802) 585-0633 – cell
(802) 453-4167 – home