​​​​​​​GREENBACK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Burn Permits Needed October 15th - May 15th

Greenback City:(865) 755-3936

Loudon County:(865) 986-8395

Blount County: (865) 982-6264

Safety Tips:

-Check with local authorities to make sure there are no local restrictions on burning currently in place, especially in cities and towns that have their own burning permit system.

-Notify your local fire department and neighbors to let them know your plans to burn
-Do not burn on windy days

-Stay abreast of changing weather conditions

-Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around burn piles

-Keep fire containment equipment on hand during the fire (e.g. rake, shovel, water)

-Stay with the fire until it is completely out.