The Division of Fire’s mission is to enhance the quality of life, promote economic opportunity and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of the Confederated Salish, Kootenai and Pend d ’Oreille Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation. We will accomplish this through the delivery of quality Wildland Fire Management services and by maintaining government to government relationships within the spirit of self-determination.
Burn Permits & Schedule
Debris burning season schedule:
| Open Spring Burning | March 1st to April 30th |
| Required Burn Permit | May 1st to June 30th |
| NO BURNING ALLOWED | July 1st to September 30th |
| Open Fall Burning | October 1st to November 30th |
| NO BURNING ALLOWED | December 1st to February 28th |
Debris Burn Tips
Spring burning season is here. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire. Careless debris burning is the #1 cause of wildfire on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
It is open spring burning & you do not need a burn permit until May 1st, burn early in the day and check weather for afternoon or next day wind conditions.
Have proper personnel, equipment, & water supply with you and always make sure the area is cold to the touch before leaving. Checking the following day is also important as stumps or roots may be holding heat that could re-ignite.
If a fire does get out of control call 911 immediately.
Remember you are responsible for any and all suppression, property costs if your fire escapes your control.
If you have any questions about debris burning call the Division of Fire at 676-2550.
Tips:
- Check with your local fire department for burn regulations.
- Avoid burning on hot or windy days.
- Burn when relative humidity is high, not in the heat of the day.
- Clear vegetation 10 feet around your burn pile and keep your burn pile small.
- Be prepared. Have a source of water and a shovel nearby.
- Never leave your burn pile. Stay until it is completely out.