Fire Information
Current fire restrictions, open burn permits, ordinances, and wildfire prevention information for Custer County residents and visitors.
Open Burn Information
Open burning requires proper planning, permits, and compliance with county ordinances and state regulations.
Planning
Open Burn Plan
Planning guidelines for open burning activities in Custer County including safety requirements and best practices.
Permit
Open Burn Permit
Permit application for conducting open burns in Custer County.
Ordinance
Open Burn Ordinance
County ordinance governing open burning activities, requirements, and restrictions in Custer County. (Ordinance 20-01).
Fire Restriction Resources
Reference materials for understanding current fire restrictions, burn bans, and state regulations.
Chart
Burn Ban Chart
Quick reference chart showing activities allowed or prohibited under different fire restriction levels.
State Guidelines
State Burn Ban Definitions
Official Colorado state definitions for fire restriction levels and burn ban categories.
CWPP
CWPP Fire Restrictions Appendix
Detailed fire restriction information from the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Appendix C.
This chart shows what activities are allowed or prohibited under different fire restriction levels.
* Allowed, but not advised.
** Use with greater discretion.
Current Status
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Check the Burn Ban Chart for allowed and prohibited activities.
Emergency Alerts
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Office Information
Emergency Manager:
Robyn Knappe
Phone:
719-269-7952
Email:
ccoem@custercounty-co.gov
EMERGENCIES:
911
CES/LEPC Meetings
Custer Emergency Services / Local Emergency Preparedness Committee meetings held monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 10am - Noon at the Search and Rescue Building.
Meeting dates and times subject to change.