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Mountain View County Burn Permits

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Welcome to the Mountain View County Online Open Burn Permit Manager.

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Terms & Conditions

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Click to review Bylaw No. 10/22

Upload Photos and/or Documents Related to Permit  (Optional)

If you are applying for a Display Fireworks Permit, please upload all of the required documentation as outlined in the “I Agree” section of the previous page. If applying for a Fire Permit, it is optional to add photographs to provide further clarification on burn location or scope of burn.

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Don’t Forget to Call to Activate Your Permit!

Toll-free: 1-833-686-6555

Carstairs Rural Fire District

The County does not currently have any Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in place. Fire Permits remain required for all areas of the County located outside of the Forest Protection Area

Cremona Rural Fire District

The County does not currently have any Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in place. Fire Permits remain required for all areas of the County located outside of the Forest Protection Area

Didsbury Rural Fire District

The County does not currently have any Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in place. Fire Permits remain required for all areas of the County located outside of the Forest Protection Area

Olds Rural Fire District

The County does not currently have any Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in place. Fire Permits remain required for all areas of the County located outside of the Forest Protection Area

Sundre Rural Fire District

The County does not currently have any Fire Restriction or Fire Ban in place. Fire Permits remain required for all areas of the County located outside of the Forest Protection Area

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!