Fire Department
Current Fire Ban, Restriction or Advisory
Fire Advisory
May 14, 2020 Foothills County has received enough moisture to move to an Advisory.
We will continue to monitor moisture levels and fire risk throughout the County, and may update the status as needed. Fire permits are being issued, but may be cancelled at any time with little to no notice. Although this is not a Fire Ban, the County asks citizens to use extra caution and be extra vigilant when burning while the Advisory is in effect. Soaking the area adjacent to the fire pits with water is recommended. Citizens are also reminded that obtaining a fire permit is mandatory at all times.
Online fire burn permits can be applied for here. 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.
Rick Saulnier, Fire Chief
Foothills Fire Department
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
