FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
Effective July 24, 2024, Mountain View County has implemented a county-wide Fire Ban due to current and forecasted conditions. This ban will remain in place until further notice.
A common question we receive is with regard to propane appliances, and whether they form part of the fire ban. Please note that propane appliances are deemed as acceptable for use, with a caveat to always use extreme caution for any type of ignition source during a fire ban.
To learn more about the difference between Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans and why they are put in place, please view Reeve Angela Aalbers' informative video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnm6T062Lmk
Please note, that area located within the Forest Protection Area is regulated by the Province of Alberta. Details on their bans and restrictions can be found at: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/
** EFFECTIVE JULY 10, 2024: A FIRE BAN IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOREST PROTECTION AREA **
Below is a map showing the Forest Protection Area (FPA) within Mountain View County. The FPA is limited to the areas marked in purple and blue on the map.
Fire Permits, when permitted, are required year-round and can be obtained on the Mountain View County website at www.mountainviewcounty.com, or by contacting the Mountain View County office at 403-335-3311.
FIRE PERMITS
NOTE: this is an application for a Fire Permit ONLY.
When an application is successfully submitted a response page will pop up with your permit number (eg: 2022 - 000001). This number is what you need to conduct your burn, so record or screen shot the issued number from the application response page and keep that number with you at all times. Once you have this number recorded you do not need any other documentation and can proceed with your planned burn.
If there are any issues with a permit application, the County office will contact the applicant through the contact information provided in the permit application.
Please note fire permits are required year-round
Regulations
It is the responsibility of the applicant to:
- Be familiar with and abide by the requirements of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, the regulations there under and Mountain View County Fire Bylaw No. 10/22.
- Obtain permits for the west portion of Mountain View County that fall within the Forest Protection Area from the Province of Alberta through a Provincial Forest Office.
Local Fire Department Non-Emergency Contact Information
- Carstairs: 403-968-5083
- Cremona/Water Valley: 403-870-4223
- Didsbury: 403-335-3222
- Olds: 403-507-4850
- Sundre: 403-638-4044