BURN PERMIT PROCESS
The responsibility of Rural Metro Fire Department issuing Burn Permits in Yuma County is a process in managing the Open Burn Program within the community we serve. A burn permit is required for all open burning except warming fires, cooking fires, fire for the branding of animals and fires for training Firefighters. Rural Metro issues burn permits in the unincorporated areas of Yuma County. The Burn Permit Program is a structured program that allows Yuma County residents to burn on prescribed burn days. Some open burns require a site inspection prior to the issue of the burn permit to ensure fire safety. Burning weeds in place is not permitted.
It is a simple process to apply for a Burn Permit. An application must be completed with information such as property address or legal description, material to be burned, how material is collected, quantity to be burned, fire controls available (water), and length permit is requested for. The Fire Marshal will then review the application and either approve or deny it. On occasion the Fire Marshal will determine whether a site inspection is required to ensure fire safety. Once the site inspection is completed the application will be either approved or denied.
Once the application has been approved there is a fee for the Permit. The fees are as follows:
30 Days Residential $15.00
6 months Residential $40.00
Annual Residential $75.00
30 Days Commercial/Agriculture $30.00
6 Months Commercial/Agriculture $55.00
Annual Commercial/Agriculture $100.00
Guidelines will be presented with the Burn Permit to the applicant. The applicant should review the guidelines as they advise of burn hours and specific responsibilities the applicant must follow as a Burn Permit holder.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding burn permits.
Fire Marshal Cori Schultz
Rural Metro Fire Department
2029 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
Office Hours: 08:00 am – 4:00 pm
(928)-539-1807