Can a Fire Warden get a Deputy? 

Deputies will be approved if there is a need in the town for assistance.  When the Commissioner, or designee deems it difficult in any municipality for one warden to take charge of protecting the entire municipality from forest fires, they may appoint one or more deputy forest fire wardens within the town. Such wardens, under the direction of the fire warden, shall have the same powers, duties, and compensation and make the same reports through the fire warden to the Commissioner as forest fire wardens.  In many cases, a “Key Person” is a simpler option for the fire warden to have assistance issuing burn permits.  

ANR land boundaries can be found on the Vermont ANR Atlas or contact District Wildland Fire Specialist to help you make maps of your area.  

Yes. By not issuing burn permits when weather conditions are not favorable, the Town Forest Fire Warden has put a 'burn ban' into effect for their town.  This is only for fires requiring a Permit to Kindle Fire.   

Verify the burner is not violating any conditions of the permit. Encourage burner to monitor wind conditions that could bring smoke onto neighbor's property.  Fire Wardens may add special conditions to the permit to reduce smoke issues for the neighbor.  Neighbor disputes can be difficult.  Try to remain impartial and consistent.  Involving the Town Health Officer may be helpful.