Burning Permits
Peterborough Fire & Rescue will issue a burning permit on the day of the burn requested if the weather and conditions are amenable to a fire that day.
No Fire permits will be issued for class day 3 (High) or higher or if special conditions exist like high winds.
Fire Class Day is posted by 10AM and updated at 2PM daily by the New Hampshire Department of Forests and Lands.
Permits are issued at the station, 16 Summer Street between 10AM and 4PM weekdays. Weekend schedule will be posted on the door and will vary depending on duty officer availability. Schedule is subject to change if the duty crew is out on an emergency run.
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