Fire bans and advisories restrict burning for the safety of residents and the community and are impacted by weather conditions and moisture levels, which can vary significantly throughout Rocky View County’s large geographic area.
A change in fire status is issued regionally: East, West, or combined East and West, with Highway 2 acting as the divider.
Depending on weather and environmental conditions, the County may issue a Fire Advisory or a stricter Fire Ban. See below for descriptions of each.
Current Status
You can find out when a fire ban or advisory has been declared through the Alberta Fire Bans website, the County’s Fire Ban Information Line at 403.520.6310, the Safe & Sound program, and this website.
When no fire ban or fire advisory is in place, fire permits can be applied for, and burning with the appropriate permitting can resume. Please remember to always use caution when dealing with fire.
Penalties
Any person who ignites, fuels, supervises, maintains or permits an outdoor fire within the municipal boundaries of Rocky View County during a fire ban can be fined $1,000. Should the fire get out of control and emergency fire response is required, the person responsible for the fire can be charged the full firefighting costs.
Links
- Prohibited Debris [PDF/227KB]
- Alberta Forest Protection Area Burn Permit [PDF/1.8MB]
- Construction Fire Safety Plan Checklist [PDF/669KB]
- Construction Fire Safety Plan Example [PDF/309KB]
- Construction Fire Safety Plan Standata [PDF/166KB]
- Fire Services Bylaw [PDF/263KB]
- FireSmart Begins at Home Guide [PDF/4.5MB]
- Residential Fire Pit Guidelines [PDF/230KB]