Burn Permits

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Detailed Burn Permit Information at the page bottom.

NOTE: When obtaining a Burn Permit with the online system, you will NOT receive a copy of a permit. Should we respond to your location, our firefighters will be able to verify that you have a permit.

If you would like a copy mailed or emailed to you, please email sziegler@mcfr.org or call Office Manager Stephanie at 541-296-9445.

BURNING WILL RESUME ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024

This is for all areas within Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue including within the City of The Dalles (city burning will still end on December 1st as per city ordinance). In the city you may burn in small piles but not in burn barrels. In the remainder of the MCFR district, small piles and burn barrels will be allowed.

To determine if you are within the boundry of Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, please visit www.mcfr.org/map

When burning is open, permits are required for outdoor burning within Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, including within the City of The Dalles.

Permits are available online 24/7 by clicking the links below. Please follow all of the instructions.

Permits can usually be obtained at the main fire station, during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Burn barrels or incinerators are NOT allowed in the city limits by City of The Dalles Ordinance.

A $5.00 cost recovery fee is NO LONGER required for Burn Permits as of 10/18/24 at 11:45 AM.

Please read the entire page for important information about our new online permit process.

A Burn Permit is required to burn anywhere within the boundaries of Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue. This includes areas inside the city limits of The Dalles and areas outside of the city

To obtain a Burn Permit, please visit the Community Connect link below. It will take you to a website called Mid-Columbia Community Connect.

Permits are generally available at the fire station 1400 W 8th Monday through Friday 8 Am to 5 PM.

Community Connect

You must create a profile on this website. Once your profile is created, then you return to the Main Page of Community Connect and apply for a permit.

NOTE: When filling out the form for the permit, at the top of the page, in the "permit type" field, select Mid-Columbia FD Burn Permit. After reviewing the Burn Permit information, and about halfway down the page (just below Section 6) you must enter the date that you are applying for the permit.

Detailed Burn Permit Information on Sample Burn Permit Below

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