The FRECOM dispatch agency will be changing the way burn permits are obtained in all of their responding districts. We are unsure of when these changes will take place, but we wanted to get the information out to district residents sooner rather than later. The new online system should be in effect prior to Summer 2021.
If you wish to obtain a burn permit, you will register through the new website and fill out the burn permit application. The application process is based on your geographic area and should give you the appropriate fire agency’s application. Once the application is filled out, the fire district will receive a notification to approve or deny your application. The system will then remember your address, contact info, and your permit number.
On the day of your controlled burn, you will call the phone number provided on the website, and the system will log that you are burning. FRECOM and all fire departments will have an automated map that will show where each controlled burn is located. The system will also tell you if there are any fire restrictions in place at that time. Once you are done with the controlled burn you will call in again and the system will log that you’re done burning for the day. There will also be a dashboard on the website where you can log that you are starting or finishing a burn, see current fire restrictions, update your information, etc. Implementing this system means we will be tracking all controlled burns (agricultural and open) since residents will no longer be able to call FRECOM and notify them of burning.
We are sorry that we cannot give you more accurate information on the start date, phone number, or website at this time. Once we have this information, we will put out another press release, have the info available on our social media page, as well as the WMFPD and County website.
Matt Nolting Fire Chief WMFPD
Wet Mountain Fire Protection District
