News & Announcements:

Open air burning is allowed by state regulations from January 15th thru May 1st each year.   You must first obtain a permit from the fire department.  To obtain a permit you may review the process and apply online or come to the Fire Department business office at the Central Fire Station during normal business hours.  A fire department representative will then come and inspect your property and issue the permit.   DON'T WAIT until the day you want to burn to get your permit!  Crews may be busy with emergency traffic the day you want to burn and may be unable to issue the permit on short notice.   
Permits are good for the entire season - get yours NOW!  To apply and pay for your permit online please click here to review the process and apply for your permit.
   
For more information on the state regulations pertaining to open air burning please click here.

 
REPORTS POSTED:  NEW!  2017 Staffing Study added here.
Copies of various reports done by and about the fire department spanning over three decades are available here.  The reports and associated presentations give insight as to the activity level of the department both now and in the past, as well as information on the rationale and proposals for constructing a new fire station.  Click here for list of available reports.