Fire Department
Current Fire Ban, Restriction or Advisory
FIRE ADVISORY - EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 2022
Foothills County has moved to a Fire Advisory. All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit found on the Foothills County Website. Citizens are also reminded that obtaining a fire permit is mandatory at all times.
Although this is not a Fire Ban or Restriction, the County asks citizens to use extra caution and be extra vigilant when burning while this Advisory is in effect. As necessary, soaking the area adjacent to the open fire pits with water is recommended.
If conditions change, the County may impose a Fire Ban or Restriction at any time. If a Fire Ban or Restriction is imposed, you must immediately and fully extinguish your fire, all existing permits will become void and no new permits will be issued.
Thank you,
Rick Saulnier, Fire Chief
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911.
Fire Permits are mandatory in Foothills County
Open fires are allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued through the Online Burning Permit application .
Fire permits are required for any burning in the Forest Protection Area (excluding campfires).
You can get a fire permit by contacting the Environment and Sustainable Resource Development office in:
Calgary 403-297-8800
Blairmore 403-562-3210
For information on wildfire status: Alberta Wildfire Status
Fire Permits are mandatory in Foothills County!
Burning Permits & Regulations
The burning of prohibited debris is against the law. Prohibited debris includes but is not limited to this list:
- Tires
- Plastics
- Household Garbage
- Paint and paint cans
- Used motor oil
- Furniture
- Treated Products
Please only burn clean burnable debris. Other material can be disposed of at the Foothills Landfill and regular tipping fees will apply for Foothills County residents.
Thank you,
Foothills Fire
T: 403-603-3571
F: 403-254-3145
