Call 940-349-2840 and listen carefully to the voice mail message. It will guide you to learn if it is a “good burn day” and if so, will prompt you to leave your permit number, your name, your address, etc. When you call, you’ll hear, "Sorry, today is not a burn day. Thank you. Goodbye." or "Today is a burn day. Please record your information when prompted."
- At the tone, say your permit number and press the “#” (pound) key.
- At the tone, say your name and press the “#” (pound) key.
- At the tone, say your address including the nearest city then press the “#” (pound) key.
- At the tone, say your phone number and press the “#” (pound) key.
- At the tone, state what you will be burning and press the “#” (pound) key
You may also view the Controlled Burn page.
During the week when the Emergency Services Office is open, you may reach one of the staff members to answer questions or to log your burn. You may use the automated voice mail system during the week also. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be taking calls regarding controlled burn information.