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BURN BAN & PERMITS
OUTDOOR BURNING BAND LIFTED ON OCTOBER 1, 2023
Beginning this Sunday October 1, the outdoor burning ban will be lifted until April 30, 2024. Anyone living in The City of Winder city limits who would like to burn will need to obtain a 2023 burn permit.
Permits can be obtained at Station 1, located at 96 North Broad Street, at no charge. Once a permit is obtained, citizens will still need to call Station 1 for permission to burn at 770-867-3212, for each day they'd like to burn (this is based on daily weather conditions).
Beginning this Sunday October 1, the outdoor burning ban will be lifted until April 30, 2024. Anyone living in The City of Winder city limits who would like to burn will need to obtain a 2023 burn permit.
Permits can be obtained at Station 1, located at 96 North Broad Street, at no charge. Once a permit is obtained, citizens will still need to call Station 1 for permission to burn at 770-867-3212, for each day they'd like to burn (this is based on daily weather conditions).
Citizens are also responsible for following the outdoor burn regulations set forth by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. State Codes and Standards Enforced by the Winder Fire Department
GEORGIA LAW - FIRE CODE
Georgia Law requires the City of Winder enforce a fire code that is equal to the minimum fire laws of Georgia. The City complies with this law.
- Fire Codes
- Pre-1948 Georgia Fire Law
- 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- ADA Codes as required by the U.S Department of Justice
- 1948 Fire Code (Building and Exit Code)
- NFPA codes as adopted and/or modified by the City of Winder and/or the State of Georgia Fire Marshal's Office
- 2006 International Fire Code
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: Where can I buy a fire extinguisher, get a fire extinguisher refilled or get a tag for a fire extinguisher?
A: Click the following link to the Georgia State Fire Marshal's office where you will find a list of licensed fire extinguisher companies to choose from. Visit Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office.
Q: Does the Winder Fire Department fill swimming pools for people?
A: No. You may fill your swimming pool with a garden hose from your outdoor household connection. You may also contact the Winder Water Department for more information.
Q: Can the public schedule a birthday party at the station?
A: No. We discourage the public from having parties at the stations for safety and security reasons.
Q: How do I get a fire plan review?
A: Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: Whom do I call if my child is playing with fire?
A: Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: What is my fire insurance rating (ISO Rating)?
A: The City of Winder Fire Department maintains an ISO Rating of a Class 2. Contact the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212 for more information.
Q: How do I get a copy of a fire report?
A: Visit our office at 90 N. Broad St. between 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday or call 770-867-3212.
Q: Whom do I call if a building appears to be a fire hazard?
A: Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: Where is the nearest fire station?
A: Please call 770-867-3212, and we can tell you where the closest fire station is.
Q: Where is the nearest fire hydrant?
A: You need to drive through your neighborhood and determine where your closest hydrant is located since new hydrants are installed throughout the year.
Q: Does the Fire Department repair hydrants or service hydrants for leaks?
A: No. Please contact the Winder Water Department.
Q: What Codes and Standards are used by the Winder Fire Marshal's Office?
A: Please information above.
Q: Does the City of Winder allow outdoor burning?
A: Please information above.
Q: Whom do I call with a non-emergency fire related question?
A: You may call the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212.
Q: Does your Fire Department use volunteers?
A: Our Fire Department employs full-time firefighters and utilizes on-call paid firefighters.
A: Click the following link to the Georgia State Fire Marshal's office where you will find a list of licensed fire extinguisher companies to choose from. Visit Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office.
Q: Does the Winder Fire Department fill swimming pools for people?
A: No. You may fill your swimming pool with a garden hose from your outdoor household connection. You may also contact the Winder Water Department for more information.
Q: Can the public schedule a birthday party at the station?
A: No. We discourage the public from having parties at the stations for safety and security reasons.
Q: How do I get a fire plan review?
A: Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: Whom do I call if my child is playing with fire?
A: Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: What is my fire insurance rating (ISO Rating)?
A: The City of Winder Fire Department maintains an ISO Rating of a Class 2. Contact the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212 for more information.
Q: How do I get a copy of a fire report?
A: Visit our office at 90 N. Broad St. between 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday or call 770-867-3212.
Q: Whom do I call if a building appears to be a fire hazard?
A: Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 770-867-3212.
Q: Where is the nearest fire station?
A: Please call 770-867-3212, and we can tell you where the closest fire station is.
Q: Where is the nearest fire hydrant?
A: You need to drive through your neighborhood and determine where your closest hydrant is located since new hydrants are installed throughout the year.
Q: Does the Fire Department repair hydrants or service hydrants for leaks?
A: No. Please contact the Winder Water Department.
Q: What Codes and Standards are used by the Winder Fire Marshal's Office?
A: Please information above.
Q: Does the City of Winder allow outdoor burning?
A: Please information above.
Q: Whom do I call with a non-emergency fire related question?
A: You may call the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212.
Q: Does your Fire Department use volunteers?
A: Our Fire Department employs full-time firefighters and utilizes on-call paid firefighters.