Burning Information & Permits
All outside fires, with the exception of charcoal and gas, require a permit in the State of New Hampshire.
Cooking or camp fires require a Class 1 (up to 2 feet in diameter) or Class 2 (up to 4 feet in diameter) permit and can be acquired online at: https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com/ OR from a local fire warden (listed below).
Brush piles and all other burning must go through the Forest Fire Warden, David Crate, who can be reached at 603-252-0386.
Once you have a permit, each controlled fire should be called in to Hanover Dispatch at 603-643-2222. Let dispatch know that you are calling in a permitted burn and the dispatchers will ask where you got your permit from, your name, and your address. (This step is especially helpful and important for all of our first responders as we can be aware of permitted burns if any emergency calls come in regarding seeing fire or smoke)!
Permits can also be obtained from the individuals listed below. Please call only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Thank you.
- Richard Chase, Deputy Warden 603-632-7135
- Rick Bean, Deputy Warden 603-443-7130
- John Pellerin, Deputy Warden 603-359-5440
- Richard Martin, Deputy Warden 603-304-9324
- Tony Felix, Deputy Warden 603-504-2776
- Nick Felix, Deputy Warden 603-276-0661