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.
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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GEORGETOWN — Chief Matt McKay and the Georgetown Fire Department wish to share safety tips with community members as they…
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GEORGETOWN — Chief Matt McKay and the Georgetown Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and…
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Chief Matt McKay and the Georgetown Fire Department would like to welcome the department’s newest full-time member, Firefighter/EMT Mike McManus. The…
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