Burn Ban Lifted for Dickson

Conditions have improved enough that the Dickson Fire Department has lifted the ban on outdoor burning within the City of Dickson. "The few showers we have received, along with lower temperatures, higher humidity and lighter winds have reduced the risk of fire getting out of control enough to lift the ban on outdoor banning," said Fire Marshall Robby Street. Even with the ban lifted, residents within the City of Dickson are required to obtain a permit for any outdoor banning. The permits are free and can be obtained by calling 615-446-6331. "We still urge residents to be careful and to follow all normal safety procedures when it comes to outdoor burning," Street said. How to Apply for a Burn Permit Permits from the Division of Forestry are free of charge and may be obtained online for leaf and brush piles. A free Debris Burn Permit may be applied for single day, individual burn piles through from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT. Online permits can be obtained for leaf and/or brush piles. It is strongly advised to keep piles manageable and add debris over time versus creating too large of a pile. Each pile must be extinguished (no light or flame) by permit expiration. For large scale broadcast burning applications, call (877) 350-BURN (2876) to request a permit from a Division of Forestry representative. Permits issued by phone can only be obtained during state business hours Monday thru Friday 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Broadcast burning applications include forestry (understory, site prep), agricultural (crop stubble, field clearing), wildlife (habitat, warm season grasses), land clearing (dozer piles, windrows) or other burning. Learn more and get a burn permit here. Any person or business in violation of the burning restrictions can be required to reimburse the Dickson Fire Department $150 per hour for each apparatus used in response to the fire, $50 per hour for each firefighter involved in the response and the cost of any materials used plus 30%. Second and subsequent offenses can result in the fees being doubled. https://dicksoncountysource.com/burn-ban-lifted-for-dickson/?feed_id=10005&_unique_id=63625321bf582