The Pima Volunteer Fire Department currently only requires Town of Pima & Pima Rural Fire District property owners and residents to obtain a burn permit with AZDEQ (Link Below). To report you are conducting a controlled burn, Contact the Graham County Dispatch and let them know. Make sure to follow all AZDEQ guidelines and rules.

Graham County Dispatch (928) 428-0808

In a emergency situation call 911

What is Open Burning?

Open burning is the practice of burning unwanted vegetation and other types of waste in the outdoors and is regulated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). To promote safe and proper disposal of waste vegetation and other unwanted materials, Arizona has open burning requirements. An Open Burn Permit is needed for open outdoor fires for the purposes of weed abatement, prevention of a fire hazard or instruction in the methods of fighting fires, unless conducted by a public officer in the performance of an official duty.

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Why do I need an Open Burn Permit?

In most cases, when burning materials in the open, an Open Burn Permit from ADEQ is required by law. These laws are intended to help protect the public from smoke impacts.

Unless specifically exempted by the rule, persons setting outdoor fires must obtain a permit from ADEQ or a delegated permitting authority. Two types of open burn permits are issued in Arizona: Normal and Dangerous Materials.

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What type of material does not require a permit?

Outdoor cooking fires and small recreational or warming fires do not require a permit. All other burning requires a permit as issued by ADEQ.

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What is the cost?

Open burn permits are FREE of charge.