Fire and Water Use Restrictions
Frisco Current Fire and Water Use Restrictions
This page is dedicated to providing updates, links, and resources to keep the Frisco community prepared and aware of fire and water use restrictions.
Fire Restrictions and Resources
The Town of Frisco works with Summit Fire & EMS, the independent fire district which Frisco is in, and with other agencies such as Summit County Government, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, other towns, and the US Forest Service/White River National Forest to implement fire restrictions and regulations, which best protect the Frisco community.
Current Fire Restrictions- Stage 1
Starting September 11, 2026, Frisco and all of Summit County moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions.
- On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Summit County fire officials moved the fire danger rating down two levels, from extreme to high.
- The Dillon Ranger District is also under Stage 1 fire restrictions starting on September 11, 2026.
- Restrictions are enacted based fire science and the level of moisture in fuels, as well as the risk posed by human behavior.
- There are already regulations in place in Summit County and Frisco year-round to ensure fire safety.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Starting Friday, September 11, 2026
Starting on September 11, 2026, Summit County and Frisco moved to Stage 1 fire restrictions (from Stage 2) due to HIGH fire danger.
Not Allowed During Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
❌ Open fires including but not limited to campfire, warming fires, bonfires, or the prescribed burning of fence rows, fields, wildlands, trash and debris
❌ Fireworks, explosives, or tracer ammunition
❌ Using chainsaws without a USDA or SAE-approved spark arrestor
❌ Disposal of any burning item outdoors, including cigarettes, cigars, matches, etc…
❌ Blasting, grinding, welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame without being in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and keeping a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher
Allowed Activities During Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
✅ Campfires in permanent metal or concrete rings within designated Forest Service campgrounds. Remember to have water close by and to put out fires completely before leaving or going to bed.
✅ Backyard fire pits with ember screens and an active permit from your fire protection district. Remember to have water close by and to put out fires completely before leaving or going to bed.
✅ Gas, charcoal, or pellet grills, stoves, and smokers.
✅ Liquid or gas-fueled fire pits, tables, lanterns, and heaters
Frisco’s Year-Round Fire Regulations and Restrictions
- Fires on public property– Now completely prohibited under Stage 2 fire restrictions, including use of public grills, as charcoal use is prohibited. Fires are not allowed in town parks or recreation areas, including the part of the Frisco Peninsula owned by the Town of Frisco. The only exceptions are public grills in Frisco’s public parks.
- Backyard fires- Now completely prohibited under Stage 2 fire restrictions. On private property, anyone who wishes to have a fire pit/backyard campfire, whether fueled by wood or anything producing embers, must obtain a permit from Summit Fire & EMS. These permits are good for two years, and the application process starts on the Summit Fire & EMS Community Connect webpage.
- Fireworks- Now completely prohibited under Stage 2 fire restrictions. Colorado laws related to fireworks are simple: Anything that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal for recreational use, outside of permitted commercial fireworks shows. That means only fireworks like fountains, smoke balls and sparklers are legal when there are no fire restrictions. But, all fireworks, including sparklers and the like, are prohibited on U.S. Forest Service lands, which comprise about 80 percent of Summit County. Also per State law, anyone who is under sixteen years of age may not possess fireworks, including by gift or purchase.
Get Ready, Be Prepared
The best plan is doing all you can do now to prepare. Here are a few tips from our fire safety and preparedness experts at Summit Fire & EMS.
- SIGN UP FOR ALERTS & SOCIAL MEDIA. Make sure you sign up to receive Summit County emergency alerts for any potential wildfires or emergency situations. SIGN up at SCALERT.ORG Follow @SummitCountyGov on social media for updates, too.
- CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN for your family: what to bring, where to meet and what to do. Create an inventory list, take photos, scan important documents and know your insurance coverage. Don’t forget about your pets.
- CREATE YOUR EVACUATION KIT and keep it in your car with water, food, valuables, important paperwork, cash and other necessities.
- PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH FIRE MITIGATION WORK. Clean gutters, clear vegetation & hazards to create defensible space. Schedule a FREE consultation with Summit Fire & EMS staff by filling out their online form.
- BE SMART, SAFE AND SPREAD THE WORD. Know about current fire restrictions and fire safety with campfires, cigarettes and other ignition sources. Help to spread the word by making sure your friends, family, neighbors and our visitors are “fire ready” this summer.
Current Frisco Water Use Restrictions
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Town of Frisco moved from voluntary Phase 1 water use restrictions to mandatory Phase 3 water use restrictions.
Phase 3 Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Schedule
| Area | Day(s) | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 – Last whole number in address is even | Tuesday and Saturday | Overnight, 6:00pm – 9:00am |
| Zone 2 – Last whole number in address is odd | Sunday and Wednesday | Overnight, 6:00pm – 9:00am |
- No outdoor irrigation on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- Irrigation, sprinkling or otherwise applying water to a lawn or other area of land on which grass is grown, or intended to be grown, is permitted only within the following areas and during the following days and time periods as stated above.
- Flowers, decorative plants, bushes and trees may be watered at any time and on any day so long as such watering is done by way of drip irrigation or by hand using a watering can or a hose with an automatic shut-off valve.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to do the following:
- Use a hose to wash any structure, motor vehicle, or boat unless the hose is equipped with an automatic shut-off valve;
- Wash any paved area with a hose;
- Serve water to a customer of a commercial establishment, like a restaurant, except upon request of the customer.
Background
As of April 30, 2026, the North Ten Mile Creek watershed, which provides Frisco with much of its water, has received 99.95 inches of snowfall this winter season, producing 9.155 inches of snow water equivalent (SWE). This is significantly below the latest five-year averages of 180.28 inches of snowfall and 14.534 inches of SWE, representing approximately 55% of average snowfall and more than a 37% reduction in stored water.
These historically low snowfall and snowpack levels led staff to re-evaluate how water restrictions are enacted. In response to these conditions and through Ordinance 26-10, Town Council authorized the Town Manager to implement water conservation measures outside of the standard triggers outlined in Chapter 171-20 of the Town of Frisco Water Code to enable a more proactive approach.