In cooperation with a ban on outdoor burning issued by the Tennessee Division of Forestry on Wednesday, March 12, the City of Dickson Fire Department has stopped issuing burn permits effective immediately.
Due to drought and windy conditions, the Tennessee Division of Forestry announced it will not issue any permits statewide for outdoor burning in areas not served by a municipal fire department. The division requires permits for any outdoor burning Oct. 15-May 15.
Dickson Fire Department Chief Richard Greer announced the department is immediately suspending the issuing of permits for all outdoor burning inside the City of Dickson until further notice.
The Division of Forestry and City of Dickson burn permits are free but provide the jurisdictions with control over where and when outdoor burning is conducted and allow daily monitoring of conditions.
“The wind is currently above the allowed limits today for issuing burn permits but, in cooperation with the Division of Forestry, we will not be issuing any burn permits until the area receives significant rainfall to mitigate the risks,” Greer announced Wednesday.
The Division of Forestry ban applies to all areas of the state that are not served by a municipal fire department and includes the outdoor burning of leaves, brush, construction debris and any other combustible materials.
Tennessee Code Annotated states any person, firm or corporation willfully or negligently setting fires shall be civilly liable for any expenses incurred in extinguishing the fire.
Dickson Municipal Code states any violation of the city’s ordinances regulating burning can result in a fine.
For more information on Tennessee Division of Forestry burn permits, visit burnsafetn.org or call 877-350-BURN (2876). For more information on burn permits from the City of Dickson Fire Department, call 615-446-6331.
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter!
