Tell us About Your Controlled Burning

970-249-9110

A quick call to our dispatch center advises us of your burning activity.

If your burn gets out of control, immediately call 911.

OFPD does not require permits for open burning, but we really appreciate it when residents preparing to burn call our dispatch center (number above) and advise of controlled burns.

What is agricultural burning?

Agricultural burning is the burning of water conveyance ditches and/or fields to prepare for the planting of COMMERCIAL CROPS.  Land zoned as "agricultural" does not automatically provide exemption from open burn permitting.

Who doesn't need an Open Burning Permit?

Campfires, non-commercial cooking fires and agricultural burning are exempted from open burn permitting.  These burns are still subject to municpal fire rules.  If you live in the Town of Olathe, please check with them before conducting open burning.  Home Page | Olathe CO (townofolathe.org)

Open Burning Permits are required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for non-exempt burning activities.  To find out more and obtain permit information, please visit  the CDPHE website or click here.