If verbal permission is used, a written permit must be completed for record keeping purposes within 12 hours after the verbal permission was given. It is recommended that fire wardens opt to give permission by written permit as this will avoid misunderstandings on your instructions to the permittee, but remember verbal permission is better than burning without any permission. If enforcement action is needed in the case of a fire problem resulting from the actions of a person having received permission to burn from you, as warden, then a written copy of a permit will better support and justify your actions. If a large amount of burning in one location is being requested, or if you have questions or concerns, you should visit the site before issuing the permit. You can then set specific conditions to avoid escape risk or related problems.
Issue permits for specific days and places to avoid problems.
Do not exceed two or three days for a standing permit. You as warden may set specific written conditions of the permission to burn. If written on the permit, they become part of the permit and are enforceable. If you experience anyone that violates the conditions of burn permits, especially if the violations are habitual, you may choose to refuse issuing any future permits to them. If you feel the violation is serious enough, you may issue a fire prevention ticket.