Current Burn Day Info
BURN SEASON OPEN.
How to burn safely
Burn Permit INformation
Burn permits are required for all areas located within the Cottonwood Fire Protection District (CFPD). Please reference map below. Permits are valid for Residential "Door Yard Burning" only, please see restrictions. Burn permits may be suspended at any time, stay informed by calling 530-224-8777 daily after 9:00am. **CALFIRE BURN PERMITS ARE NOT VALID WITHIN THE CFPD BOUNDARIES
Permits may be purchased in person Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm, $10 per burn permit, payable by check or cash. NO CREDIT CARDS. Permits are sold during burn season only.
Land clearing, fuel mitigation and agricultural burn permits may be acquired at the Shasta County Air Quality, 1855 Placer Street, Suite101 Redding, California 96001 Phone: (530) 225-5674.
Permits issued for land clearing, fuel mitigation and agricultural burning must be endorsed/approved by the Cottonwood Fire Protection District. Permit approvals are completed daily from 9am- 5pm.
Our station is located at 20875 4th Street Cottonwood, CA 96022.
NOTE: The Cottonwood Fire Protection District does NOT have a dedicated office staff and is monitored by our ON-DUTY Firefighting Members. We may be unavailable due to emergency response and or trainings outside the station. Your patience is greatly appreciated!