Permits are required for open burning. Get your permit here!
Burning is only allowed between Jan. 15 – May 1
from 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Daily Activation is only allowed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
2025 Open Burning Season
Open Burning Season has closed for the 2025 season. It will reopen again on January 15, 2026.
Your Fire Chief
Chief McKay officially took over the Georgetown Fire Department (GTFD) on January 1, 2023.
Safe Burning Tips
Learn more about outdoor burning safety, from fire pits to brush
and forestry debris.
FAQs and Laws
Find answers to your questions about this website, as well information about laws related to open burning.
ready to burn?
If you’re burning in Georgetown, MA you will need to activate your permit everyday you burn.
Activate your burn permit by logging into your account.
Burning is only allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Georgetown Fire Department News
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