Permits are required for open burning. Get your permit here!

Burning is only allowed between Jan. 15 – May 1
from 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Daily Activation is only allowed between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The 2026 Open Burning Season has ended. Applications for Burning Permits are no longer available.

Burning season has ended for the 2026 Calendar Year. The next opportunity for a seasonal burn permit is January 2027.

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Chief Eric Bishop

The Westfield Fire Department is a municipal organization which provides fire, rescue and ambulance services to the City of Westfield.

Safe Burning Tips

Learn more about what you can burn, outdoor burning safety, from fire pits to brush and forestry debris.

FAQs and Laws

Find answers to your questions about this website, as well information about laws related to open burning.

ready to burn?

If you’re burning in the City of Westfield you will need to activate your permit everyday you burn.

Activate your burn permit by logging into your account.

Burning is only allowed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.