Burn Permit Application Form

Burn Permits are issued under the authority granted by Nebraska State Statute 81-520.01 and are subject to the following rules and regulations adopted by the Weston Rural Fire District:

The fire SHALL BE ATTENDED AT ALL TIMES with sufficient means on hand to control the burning, until the fire has completely burned out. Burned brush, logs, or other solid materials must be covered with earth or thoroughly saturated with water before the attendant leaves the site.
No building materials, treated lumber, railroad ties, plastics, rubber, oil, pesticides, other hazardous waste, hazardous materials or household garbage shall be included in the fire at any time.
The fire(s) shall be at least 50 feet from your own building(s) and 300 feet from a neighboring building.
Open burning will not be permitted if the wind conditions exceed 15 mph: any such permit that was previously issued will be considered invalid if the wind exceeds 15 mph.
No fires shall be lit before and shall be extinguished prior to the times stated by the officer issuing the permit.
An authorized representative of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department may conduct on-site inspections at any time. Failure to follow these provisions governing the burning may lead to the revocation of this permit.
Any fire, which is out of control and results in the summoning of any fire department, is subject to possible legal action. The property owner and person supervising the burn accepts all financial responsibility for any costs Incurred (including fire suppression cost) if the fire becomes out of control.
The fire may be extinguished by the Weston Volunteer Fire Department regardless of whether a permit is issued if: (1) in the opinion of the officer, the conditions have changed and have become too dangerous to allow an open fire to continue burning; (2) if complaints are received regarding the fire/smoke; (3) if any of the above conditions of this permit have been violated.

Contact us directly for Burn Permits involving CRP or grassland.

Please fill out the form below to apply for a Burn Permit.

Burn Permit application does not guarantee then granting of a permit. The granting of permits is at the sole discretion of the Weston Volunteer fire Department. If your application is granted, your permit will be emailed to you.

This is an application only.

Please allow 48-72 hours for a your application to be revied and the permit to be issued.

IF THE FIRE BECOMES OUT OF CONTROL, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

Burn Permit Application Form:

Applicant's Name: (First, Middle, Last)

Applicant's Email:

Applicant's Phone:

Person Supervising the Burn:

Supervisor's Phone:

Burn Information

Requested Burn Date:

Start Time:

End Time:

Burn Location: (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code)

Description of Materials to be Burned:

Applicant Acknowledgment:

By submitting this application for a burn permit from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department, I acknowledge that:

If the permit is granted, I must conduct the burn within the dates specified on the permit.
Before igniting the burn, I am required to notify the Saunders County Dispatcher by calling 402-443-1000.
I am responsible for complying with all applicable regulations and safety protocols to ensure the burn is conducted responsibly and safely.
I understand that failure to follow these conditions may result in penalties or permit revocation.

I agree to follow all rules, regulations, and directions specified by the Weston Volunteer Fire & Recue Department

I acknowledge that submitting this form is only an application and does not issue the official permission to burn.

I acknowledge that I need to inform the Saunders County Dispatch Office, at (402) 443-1000, prior to igniting the burn.