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You can now obtain a burn permit for burn barrels, yard waste/orchard clippings, hand-piled slash, and machine piled slash online at burn permits.idaho.gov.
Kootenai County Fire & Rescue will enforce all burning regulations year-round for areas within our Fire Protection District. A burn permit is required anytime you burn (with exceptions to recreational fires). It is the permit holder's responsibility to ensure that they are burning safely and within all regulations set by KCFR, IDL & DEQ.
Not sure what fire district you reside in? Click here to view a map of the fire districts in our area. (This is a large file and may take extra time to download).
Helpful links for burn permit information:
Burn permits can be obtained at http://www.burnpermits.idaho.gov or you can call the KCFR office 208-777-8500 for assistance.
KCFR Press Release regarding burn permits effective 01/01/2014
Instructions for using the IDL burn permit system
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Recreational/cooking fire rules & requirements
Burn Barrel rules & requirements
Yard Waste rules & requirements
Slash Pile rules & requirements