Update- 5/15 New Fee Schedule Effective  

Effective May 15, 2024, the Fire Marshal Office has implemented a revised fee schedule. Please click here to view the new fee schedule.

Please see below for details on permits and reports issued by the Fire Marshal's office. Any questions may be directed to the Fire Marshal at 860-652-7526 or firemarshal@glastonburyct.gov. 

BLASTING PERMITS

To apply for a blasting permit, you must be a blaster licensed by the State Department of Public Safety. Permits are issued for the removal of rock and ledge for construction purposes. Blasting permits are available in the Fire Marshal’s office during normal business hours. The cost of blasting permits is sixty dollars ($60.00). Applicants must comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements.

FUEL TANK REMOVAL 

Click here to access the Fuel Tank Removal application for application.

Applications must be returned with payment via U.S. mail or in-person to the Fire Marshal's office (3rd floor of Town Hall).

FIRE INCIDENT REPORTS

Any individual needing a copy of such reports may request a copy from the Fire Department. 

FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORTS

Any individual needing a copy of such reports may request a copy from the Fire Marshal's office. 

OPEN BURNING PERMITS

Property owners may apply for a residential open burning permit to be used on their property. They may also apply for an agricultural open burning permit to be used on property other than their residence, such as a farm.  Applications for residential and agricultural open burning are available online or in the Fire Marshal’s Office during normal business hours. The cost is thirty-five dollars ($35.00) and permits are valid for one (1) year. 

Open burning shall be permitted for the following reasons:

• Brush that contains bona fide disease
• Burning garden cleanings (No Leaves)
• Agricultural burning for vegetation management

Open Burning Conditions

Open burning shall be permitted ONLY during the period of September 15 through June 15. Click here for detailed information about residential open burning season. Click here for detailed information about agricultural open burning season. 

Open burning shall be BANNED during extreme or high fire danger and during air quality alerts.

An open burning permit is NOT required for:

• Barbecue fires solely for the cooking of food for human consumption  
• Campfires for ceremonial or recreational purposes which are no greater than 4 feet in diameter