Permits are required for open burning. Get your permit here!
Burning is only allowed between Jan. 15 – May 1
from 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Daily Activation is only allowed on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
2025 Burn Permits are available for purchase now.
Burning only allowed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00
Please activate your permit each day you wish to burn, on this site (No need to call the fire station)
2025 Open Burning!
Open Burning Season is from January 15 through April 30. Friday, Saturday and Sunday only Burning allowed from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Activate your permit each day you wish to burn, by using this site. You can activate your permit as early as 9:00 am, burning starts at 10:00 am
Your Fire Chief
The Pelham Fire Department is a volunteer department led by Fire Chief Dennis Nazzaro.
Safe Burning Tips
Learn more about 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 Pelham MA you will need to activate your permit everyday you burn.
Activate your burn permit by logging into your account.
Burning is only allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
