Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District leases and operates the Burn/Slash Pit that is located on property belonging to Indian Mountain Recreation and Park District.

The combination for the Burn Pit changes periodically.  To access the Burn Pit you need to register by filling out a form at the Jefferson-Como Fire Station #5 on Elk Horn Road.

You can also download the burn pit form.   Then fax, email or mail the completed form to Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District at (719) 836-3244 or P.O. Box 380, Como, CO 80432-0380.  Someone on the staff will call you and give you the combination to the gate after the Fire District has received your information. 

Registered users will be contacted with the new combination by the Fire Department when the combination is changed.

Call the station if you require additional information (719) 836-3244.

RULES FOR USING THE BURN PIT:

1. WOOD PRODUCTS ONLY

2. NO TRASH (Paper, cardboard, cans, tires, etc.)

3. NO CONSTRUCTION TRASH (Insulation, roofing, paint, paint cans, nails, treated wood, etc.)

4. DO NOT MAKE INDIVIDUAL PILES

5. PLACE ON EXISTING PILE ONLY

6. DO NOT DUMP ON HILLSIDE

7. CLOSE AND LOCK GATE

8. KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN AND ORDERLY OR PIT WILL BE CLOSED