Burn Cautious, Burn Safe, Stay Tuned!
Fire Chief Dan Thurman reminds everyone that fire permits are required and if you do have a fire, continue to ensure you are using extreme caution and have water nearby.
Please refer to By-law 2015-097 the Open Air Buring By-law for more details.
Open Air Burning Permits ARE REQUIRED for ALL outdoor fires within the Town of Collingwood. For further information please contact the Fire Department at 705-445-3920.
How to Obtain an Open Air Burning Permit
Online instructions:
- Create an account/Login to the CityView Public Portal.
- In the drop down list for application type, choose 'burn permit (fire department)'
- Fill in the required information in the burn permit application.
- If you are a tenant, you are required to provide authorization from the property owner and upload documentation containing this authorization. If you own the property you can skip this step.
- Submit application and pay fees (debit/credit, MC, Visa, Amex & Apple Pay).
- You will receive an email confirmation once your permit has been processed. (3 business day turnaround)
Note: "Gas-fired Outdoor Campfire Device" means listed ULC or CSA gas (natural, propane) appliances, which are not part of the open air burning by-law. A burn permit is not required for this type of device. Please follow manufacturer's guidelines
Image ![]() | Where: | Or Apply in Person at the Collingwood Fire Department 45 High Street, Collingwood |
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When: | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday | |
Fee: | $38.00 (debit/credit, MC, Visa, Amex, Apple Pay & Cash) | |
What: | Please refer to By-law 2015-097 the Open Air Burning By-law for more details. NOTE: Burn Permits are valid per current calendar year. |