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Mountain View County Burn Permits

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Toll-free: 1-833-686-6555

Carstairs Rural Fire District

The County currently has a Fire Ban in place. During this level, all Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. Only the following fires may be used: - Barbeques and Compressed Gas Fires

Cremona Rural Fire District

The County currently has a Fire Ban in place. During this level, all Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. Only the following fires may be used: - Barbeques and Compressed Gas Fires

Didsbury Rural Fire District

The County currently has a Fire Ban in place. During this level, all Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. Only the following fires may be used: - Barbeques and Compressed Gas Fires

Olds Rural Fire District

The County currently has a Fire Ban in place. During this level, all Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. Only the following fires may be used: - Barbeques and Compressed Gas Fires

Sundre Rural Fire District

The County currently has a Fire Ban in place. During this level, all Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. Only the following fires may be used: - Barbeques and Compressed Gas Fires

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a Fire Permit needed?

For lands in Mountain View County, outside of the Forest Protection Area, a Fire Permit is needed year round prior to instigating any type of burn on your property.

Why is a Fire Permit needed?

Fire Permit information is shared with our five Fire Departments to ensure that appropriate resources are dispatched to calls. Often, a controlled burn is reported by passing motorists which can result in unnecessary resources being dispatched and extra costs expended by the municipality. Fire Permits are a crucial component to managing these resources and the time of our valued firefighters.

How do I know if I am located in the Forest Protection Area?

Please review the following map to determine if your property is located in the Forest Protection Area or not: https://www.mountainviewcounty.com/p/fire-permits-regulations

If I am located in the Forest Protection Area, do I need a Fire Permit?

You do not require any further approvals from Mountain View County. You may, however, require approvals from your applicable Forestry Office. Please contact them directly to inquire: Calgary Forest Area Office – 403-297-8800 Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Office – 403-845-8250

What should I do if I cannot obtain a fire permit online?

Please call our Main Office line at 403-335-3311 and we will be happy to process your permit over the phone for you or to assist you in gaining access to your account.

Once I have created my fire permit, what should I do?

Your permit is valid for thirty days. When you are prepared to burn you must call Toll-Free: 1-833-686-6555 to activate your permit so the Fire Department knows that your burn has commenced. No notification is required when you have completed!