The Peoria Fire Departemtn allows recreational fire (campfires or cookouts) for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

Recreational Fire must abide by Section 6 of the Open Burning within the Corporate Limits of Peoria.

To obtain a permit, contact:

Peoria Fire Department
505 NE Monroe Ave
Peoria, IL 61603-3767

Phone 309 494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm

Recreational Fire Permits are $5.00. Make checks out to 'City of Peoria' or to pay online click here to go to Illinois E-Pay, and then select Fire Department.