Sunday 05 September

Public Education

Services which the Sandpoint Fire Department can provide its residents upon request include: station tours, fire safety presentations for youth groups, scouts, schools, civic organizations or local businesses, fire extinguisher training, Juvenile Fire Setter (children “playing” with fire) educ...

Professional Firefighters of Idaho Calendar

PFFI Mission The PFFI’s mission is to provide the finest education, the safest work environment, and the best possible working conditions to fulfill the needs of the men and women in this profession. The PFFI is active on local and national fronts with regard to issues that affect its members. ...

Union Overview

Local 2319: The Sandpoint Fire Fighters joined the International association of fire fighters (IAFF) union on March 15th 1974. The founding members of the union were Kenneth Lunde and Loren Kenworthy. Currently all nine career members are part of the union with Michael Gow as president. ...

Volunteer

“When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work” Edward F. Croker Want to be a volunteer firefighter/EMT? Whether you live in or out of the City of Sandpoint, you are eligible to volunteer. T...

Inspection Title Page

Business Self-Inspection Program Sandpoint Fire Department The Sandpoint Fire Department has implemented an annual self-inspection program to increase participation in our city-wide fire prevention efforts. We encourage low hazard business occupancies to be inspected by their owners/managers rat...

Sandpoint Fire Department

Burn Permits

Burn Permits
As a reminder and by city ordinance, the residents of the City of Sandpoint are allowed to burn brush, grass, weeds, and cuttings from trees, lawns or gardens. However, a resident must first obtain a burn permit from the City of Sandpoint and check with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Advisory hot line to insure burning is allowed each day before they burn.

How do I obtain a Burn Permit from the City of Sandpoint?
Burn permits may be purchased at City Hall located at 1123 Lake Street. Permits are available at the Fire Department or in the Finance Department. Contractors and citizens may also receive a burn permit (if desired) when they obtain their building permit in the Public Works Office. Please remember that the burning of construction debris and commercial trade waste by home owners and/or contractors is strictly prohibited.

How long is the burn permit good for?
Burn permits are good for the calendar month in which they are issued. Permits may also be purchased in advance for another specified calendar month.

How will I know if DEQ allows burning on any given day?
Each day prior to burning, residents that have purchased the appropriate burn permit will need to call the DEQ, Air Quality Advisory hot line at 1-800-633-6247 to insure that burning is allowed on that day.

How much does a burn permit cost?
Burn permits cost $10.00 (payable in cash or check) each time a permit is issued. Burn permit fees cover the administrative costs associated with maintaining the permit program.

Am I required to obtain a burn permit for a campfire or cooking over a campfire?
No, you do not need to obtain a permit for these types of open burning fires. However, you must contact fire department between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on the day you intend to burn and notify them of your intent to burn. Cooking/campfires are required to be in a fire ring or a UL approved solid fuel appliance. Cooking/campfires may be burned after sundown.