Barre Town Fire Warden

Chris Day - Fire Warden (BTFD Assistant Chief)
Brent Putney - Deputy Fire Warden (BTFD Captain)

Please Call 802/498-8694

From The Town Of Barre Fire Warden
Please read

> Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not kindle or authorize another to kindle a fire in the open air for the purpose of burning weeds, grass, or rubbish of any kind except where there is snow on the site, without first obtaining permission from the fire warden or deputy warden of the town, stating when and where such fire may be kindled. Whenever such permission is granted, fire in a location which is 200 feet or more from any woodland, timberland, or field containing dry grass or other flammable plant material contiguous to woodland., During periods of extreme fire hazard, the commissioner may notify town fire wardens that for a specified period no burning permits shall be issued. The wardens shall issue no permits during the specified period.
" No one shall build a fire in the woodlands of another without the permission of the owner, lessee, holder of right-of-way or his authorized agent between April 1 and November 1. A person who builds a fire in or adjoining any woods shall totally extinguish such fire before leaving it.

BURNING PERMIT

Permission to burn from a town fire warden may be in written or verbal form. If verbal permission is used, but remember verbal permission is better than burning without any permission. Burning in one location is being requested, or if you have questions or concerns,. You can then set specific conditions to avoid escape risk or related problems. Issue permits for specific days and places to avoid problems. Do not exceed two or three days for a standing permit. Wardens may set specific written conditions of the permission to burn. If written on the permit, they become part of the permit and are enforceable. If you experience anyone that violates the conditions of burn permits, especially if the violations are habitual, you may choose to refuse issuing any future permits to them. If you feel the violation is serious enough, You may issue a fire prevention ticket. Whether a warning or a fire prevention ticket is issued on a permit violation, you have the authority to have the fire extinguished. If the violator cannot or will not extinguish the fire, you may summon the fire department to do this. If you wish to recover suppression costs from the violator, the town must pursue this through civil action.

A permit from the Town Fire Warden is required for burning brush, weeds, or grass, if within 200 feet of woodland or fields containing dry grass or other inflammable plant material adjoining woodland, except when there is snow on the site. A warden may refuse to issue a permit if in their judgment the weather or the site conditions create a dangerous situation.

PROVISIONS APPLYING TO ALL FIRES AT ALL TIMES

Fires kindled for the purpose of burning brush or for other lawful purpose 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. A person who builds a fire in or adjoining any woods shall totally extinguish such fire before leaving it.

DON'T BURN TRASH !!!!!!!!

The Town of Barre Fire Warden as well as the
Town of Barre Fire Department Take Notice
Of Trash Burning.

Trash burning is harmful to you and your family, as well as your neighbors. The chemicals created and released by trash burning have been scientifically shown to increase your risk of many health problems, like heart disease, asthma, emphysema, headaches and even cancer. Kids are especially at risk. Research has proven that kids absorb up to six times more pollution through their lungs than adults breathing the same air. Not only that, but they are more at risk than adults because their immune systems aren't yet fully developed. It's illegal, too.

State and municipal officials may now issue penalties to individuals who continue to burn trash. Violators are subject to fines of up to $500 as well as performing community roadside cleanup. If violators fail to pay their fine, their driving license will be suspended for a period of ten days and they will lose their hunting and/or fishing license privileges for a period of one year.

What YOU can do:

1. TAKE YOUR TRASH TO THE TRANSFER STATION
Instead of burning your trash, take it to your local transfer station. It only takes a few minutes to jump in your car or truck and haul it there, and it's much better for you and everyone around you.
2. SPREAD THE WORD!
You can really help make a difference by letting your friends and neighbors know about the dangers of burning trash and the safe alternatives.
DON'T BURN TRASH

What is Illegal Burning?

It's illegal to burn household and business trash as well as treated wood in Vermont. Burning brush, leaves, and untreated wood may be allowed, but to do so requires a permit from your local fire warden. 24 V.S.A. § 2201. Throwing, depositing, Burning, and dumping refuse; penalty; summons and complaint

§ 2201. Throwing, depositing, burning, and dumping refuse; penalty; summons and complaint
(a)(1) Prohibition. Every person shall be responsible for proper disposal of his or her own solid waste. A person shall not throw, dump, deposit, cause, or permit to be thrown, dumped, or deposited any solid waste as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6602, refuse of whatever nature, or any noxious thing outside a solid waste management facility certified by the agency of natural resources. It shall be prima facie evidence that a person who is identifiable from an examination of illegally disposed solid waste is the person who violated a provision of this section.

(2) No person shall burn or cause to be burned in the open or incinerate in any container, furnace, or other device any solid waste

(b) Prosecution of violations. A person who violates a provision of this section commits a civil violation and shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500.00. This violation shall be enforceable in the judicial bureau pursuant to the provisions of chapter 29 of Title 4 in an action that may be brought by a municipal attorney, solid waste management district attorney, environmental enforcement officer employed by the agency of natural resources, grand juror, or designee of the legislative body of the municipality, or by any duly authorized law enforcement officer.