Current Fire Hazard Status
No Restriction
Normal burning rules apply.
Normal burning rules apply.
Question
How do I know who to get a fire permit from?
Answer
If you are unsure of who to get a fire permit or a fireworks permit from, please contact Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue at 403-562-8600 or visit the fire station in Blairmore.
Question
My property is outside the new Urban Service Area. Will I still receive fire services if I need them.
Answer
Absolutely. You will experience no change to receiving emergency services for medical aid, fire suppression or other responses.
Question
Who’s Fire Danger Ratings do I follow? The Forest Protection Areas or the Municipalities?
Answer
It depends on if you are in the Urban Service Area of the Municipality or the FPA. If there is any uncertainty, just inquire with the fire department.
No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including screened fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators, fireworks, recreational fire pits, and charcoal briquette barbecues.
Only gas and propane appliances such as barbecues, stoves, and fire pits are permitted.
All existing fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued.
Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. No open burning fires or major burn operations are permitted.
Safe fires in approved fire pits (per the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw), burn barrels/incinerators with screens, as well as gas/propane stoves, barbecues, and fire pits are permitted.
All permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
Fire Services warns residents that a fire restriction or ban may be coming if conditions do not improve.
Open fires are permitted with permits, but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Soaking the area adjacent to fire pits with water is recommended.
Fireworks permits may be issued.
Fire permits may be restricted.
Normal burning rules apply.
No Restriction | Fire Advisory | Fire Restriction | Fire Ban | |
Open burning (with permit) |
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√ |
⊗ |
⊗ |
Recreational fire pits without a screen (including at parks) |
√ |
√ |
⊗ |
⊗ |
Fireworks |
√ |
√ |
⊗ |
⊗ |
Screened fire pits |
√ |
√ |
√ |
⊗ |
Charcoal briquette BBQ (including pellet burning) |
√ |
√ |
√ |
⊗ |
Propane/gas BBQ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
⊗ |
Propane/gas fire pit |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |