Knox Boxes
We encourage all local businesses to participate in our Knox Box program. A Knox box is a secure, armored vault bolted to a building exterior that contains keys to the premises. In an emergency, this system provides us and other first responders with faster access to your building, helping minimize damage that might occur while waiting for you, the keyholder, to respond.
You can browse available commercial or residential products on knoxbox.com/products. To do so, select Vermont, then enter Shelburne Fire & Rescue in the search field. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us.
Mailbox Signs
Help us help you.
Locating the address as soon as possible in an emergency is the first step in saving lives and property. By ordering a reflective sign, you can help all emergency service providers quickly and accurately locate you when you need help.
Order a Mailbox Sign
Please note: signposts are not included. All proceeds from reflective mailbox sign orders benefit the Shelburne Firefighters’ Association.
Fire Extinguishers
The Fire Department cannot accept or service old or used fire extinguishers. Town residents can find several service companies in the area online, or can arrange for disposal with an appointment at CSWD’s Environmental Depot. Disposal is free, just arrange a time for drop off at CSWD.net.
Burn Permits
As of August 12, 2025, burning restrictions are in effect, and no burn permits will be issued. Read more.
Before you have an open fire, contact the Shelburne Police non-emergency number to obtain a legal burn permit: 802-985-8051.
What to know about burn permits:
- Permits may only be requested on the day you wish to burn and are good for that day only.
- Bonfires require a permit, use only brush, and be small enough to be controlled. Fires must be completely out before retiring for the evening.
- Permission to burn is granted only if it is deemed safe to do so. The Fire Warden may require you to extinguish the fire in the event of changing weather or if your fire causes a nuisance to neighbors. If you refuse to comply, the Fire Department may extinguish the fire.
- Burning natural wood construction and demolition materials requires a state burn permit from the Air Quality & Climate Division in addition to the town burn permit. Other types of open burning may also require approval from the Air Quality & Climate Division, If you're unsure whether a permit is needed, please contact the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Do's and don'ts:
- Fires must be attended at all times and must be out entirely before dark.
- You must have enough resources on hand to control the fire. Fires must only be kindled at a time and under conditions that will enable parties starting them to keep them entirely under control and not create a public nuisance or hazard.
- Only brush and/or vegetation may be burned. Small piles of untreated, clean wood construction debris may be burned, but require a state burn permit from the Air Quality & Climate Division in addition to the town burn permit. Recycling this material is encouraged.
- Garbage, demolition debris, pressure-treated or painted lumber, waste oil, asphalt, and material containing asbestos, plastic, and rubber are not allowed to be burned and must be properly disposed of.
- You cannot use flammable liquid such as gas, diesel, or oil to start a fire.
- Campfires are allowed only for the purposes of cooking and recreating on one’s own land. Campfires are not permitted on property not belonging to you without permission of the landowner.
