Harrisville Fire Department

The Harrisville Fire Department is a volunteer Fire Department headed by Fire Chief Dave O’Neil.  The Assistant Chief is Keith Stilling.

Burn Permits
Permits are required* to burn brush outside. (*Permits are not required when ground is snow-covered.)

Burn Permit Options:
“Category I Fire” means a small, controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 32 inches in diameter and contained within a ring of fire resistant material or in a portable fireplace, except for public and private campgrounds or picnic sites, located at least 25 feet from structures. A Category I fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit at any time of day, whether raining or not.

“Category II Fire” means a controlled, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 48 inches in diameter, contained within a ring of fire resistant material or in a portable fireplace and located at least 50 feet from structures.  A Category II Fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am, unless it is actually raining.

“Category III Fire” means any other fire, not a Category I or Category II fire, or a fire greater than 4 feet in diameter or a fire not contained within a ring of resistant material and located at least 50 feet from structures.  A Category III Fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am.  Category III permits can burn during the day when it’s actually raining, and may be issued for up to 7 days.

To obtain a permit, click on the following link to the State Division of Forest and Lands   nhfirepermit.com

or contact one of the following Forest Fire Wardens:

• David O’Neil, Warden
• Wayne Derosia, Deputy Warden
• Joe Breidt, Deputy Warden