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Fire FAQs

Yes. Just call the fire department at 978-464-2707 and we will schedule an inspection as a courtesy.

No. However, the Fire Chief has the right to suspend all burning due to drought conditions or high fire danger.

Yes. Burning season is from January 15th through May 1st. You must obtain a burning permit and contact the fire department each time you intend to burn for approval. See our Get a Permit to Burn Brush page.

Yes. You need a brush burning permit. See our Get a Permit to Burn Brush page.

You can request one at our online permitting page. Choose Smoke and CO under Fire Department.

Call the Fire Department and arrange to get the application. The Department will have to to view your site before approving the permit.

You need to get a permit from the building department. You can do it on our online permitting page. Select Solid Fuel under Building Applications.

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