Open Burn Permitting

To educate the public regarding how to safely use fire as a tool to dispose of unwanted slash or approved debris thereby reducing the potential for property damage and injuries.

To assist in the reduction of hazard fuels on private, State and Federal properties which would be beneficial to the safety of the general public by reducing the threat of unwanted wildfires.

To reduce the number of false or nuisance calls related to open burning.

To reduce the number of “Out of Control” burns in La Plata County.