Campfires in Waterford are allowed, however a Campfire Permit must be obtained from the fire department ahead of time.  The only open burning allowed in the Township are campfires for recreational purposes.  Anyone found with a campfire on their premises without a valid permit will be issued a citation.  

Campfire Permits can be obtained by filling out an online application or by visiting the Fire Department Headquarters,  2495 Crescent Lake Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.  Permits are valid for the entire year expiring on December 31^st and must be applied for by either the property owner or current resident.

 Everyone issued a permit must comply with the following rules:

1. The campfire must be at least 50 feet away from any building and 15 feet from any property line.
   
   

2. There must be a garden hose available at all times.
   
   

3.  No burning is allowed when the wind is 15 MPH or more.
   
   

4. An adult must supervise the campfire at all times.
   
   

5. The campfire must be extinguished before leaving it unattended.
   
   

6. The campfire must be small (bushel basket size) in a small pit (3 - 4 feet in diameter), and only seasoned wood can be used.  No burning of leaves, brush, yard waste, trash, lumber or building materials.
   
   

7. The campfire must be for recreational use only (roasting hot dogs, marshmallows, etc.) and may not be used for waste disposal of any kind.
   
   

8. The campfire is limited to a three (3) hour period per day.
   
   

9. For general information regarding campfires a 24-hour "Hot Line" is available at (248) 618-7587.  This "Hot Line" will allow us to update the message in case of burning restrictions due to changing weather conditions, etc.  For questions or concerns during normal business hours please call (248) 673-0405.
   
   

10. The person whose name appears on the permit is responsible for all campfires at the location stated on the permit.  If the fire department responds to a complaint and there is a violation of the rules, a citation may be issued. 
    
    

11. The permit must be readily available when burning a campfire.
    
    
    

Please Note:  The above rules apply for manufactured recreational burning receptacles with the exception that they do not need to be 50 feet from any building.  Carefully follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the unit that you have purchased.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS!