NO FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
Fire Bans
Fire bans restrict burning for the safety of residents and the community. Depending on weather and environmental conditions, the County may issue a Fire Advisory, Restriction or Ban. You can view fire bans throughout Alberta through the Alberta Fire Bans Website.
FIRE ADVISORY
Fire Advisories are issued when the fire danger rating has increased. No restrictions are placed during an advisory.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Fire Restrictions (aka Partial Fire Bans) restrict most fires. Outdoor fires that do not require a fire permit are permitted.
FIRE BAN
Fire Bans (aka Total Fire Bans) prohibited all fires.
Fire & Fireworks Permits
FIRE PERMITS
County Fire Permits are required year-round for many reasons, such as:
- regulating fires during special weather conditions,
- specifying certain conditions to ensure control of the fire, and
- notifying the fire department before burning so they know the whereabouts and type of fire they are dealing with.
Permits can be obtained by contacting Protective Services or filling out a Fire Permit Request Form online. Fire Permits are not required for recreational fires, burning barrel fires or residential incinerator fires.
You will need to provide:
- your contact information
- closest fire department
- land location of the fire
- type of material you will be burning
Fire Permits are not valid until signed by an approved County Fire Guardian. Once you receive a valid permit you MUST contact the toll-free number on the permit to inform East Central 911 of where and when you will be burning.
NOTE: If a Fire Restriction or Fire Ban has been declared, all previously issued permits are suspended. It is the landowner's responsibility to ensure there is not a current Fire Ban on prior to burning. If the Fire Ban is lifted prior to the expiration date on your permit, your permit becomes valid again.
Request a Fire Permit Fire Permit Info Sheet
*During a partial or total fire ban, the Request a Fire Permit link will not work.
FIREWORKS PERMITS
Please contact Protective Services at least 7 days before your display to allow sufficient processing and inspection time.
Recruitment
We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals who live, work or can respond promptly within one of our eight community fire stations. We are currently looking for volunteers for the following fire stations:
- Blackfoot
- Clandonald
- Dewberry
- Islay
- Kitscoty
- Marwayne
- Paradise Valley
For more information, please check out the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment information on our Careers page or fill out the CVR Fire Department Firefighter Application and email to fire@county24.com.
FIRE DEPARTMENTS:
The County Fire Service is made up of eight stations. Four of these stations are owned and operated by the County while the remaining four are operating under agreements with our municipal neighbours.
County Fire Chief
Kirk Hughes
Fire & Rescue District Maps
Fire Districts Rescue Districts
If you are curious about the different types of apparatus used throughout the County Fire Service:
Blackfoot Fire & Rescue
County of Vermilion River
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Brad Parkinson
Deputy Chiefs
Ron Courtepatte
John McGerrigle
# of Volunteers
27
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- 4 Bay Hall (shared with County Public Works)
- Pumper
- Tanker
- Rapid Responder
Interested in joining Blackfoot Fire? Check out our recruitment section above!
Clandonald Fire
County of Vermilion River
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Josh Anderson
Deputy Chief
Brent Farrell
# of Volunteers
32
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- 3 Bay Hall (shared with County Public Works)
- Pumper
- Tanker
- Crew Truck
Interested in joining Clandonald Fire? Check out our recruitment section above!
Dewberry Fire & Rescue
County of Vermilion River
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Kevin McDonald
Deputy Chiefs
Dave Haney
Ken Haney
# of Volunteers
15
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- 3 Bay Hall
- Pumper
- Tanker
- Light Rescue
- Wildland/Rescue
- Kubota Side-by-Side (Wildland)
- Utility Trailer
Interested in joining Dewberry Fire? Check out our recruitment section above!
Islay Fire
County of Vermilion River
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
George Steiner
Deputy Chiefs
Grant Roberts
Cam Stevenson
# of Volunteers
11
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
- 2 Bay Hall (shared with Public Safety)
- Pumper
- Wildland
Interested in joining Islay Fire? Check out our recruitment section above!
Kitscoty Fire & Rescue
Village of Kitscoty
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Daryl Jakubec
Deputy Chief
Neil Zack
# of Volunteers
25
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
County Owned
- Pumper
- Tanker
Village Owned
- 5 Bay Hall
- Pumper
- Rescue
- Medical Response
Interested in joining Kitscoty Fire? Check out our recruitment section above or email kitscotyfd@hotmail.com.
Marwayne Fire & Rescue
Village of Marwayne
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Ron Miskie
Deputy Chief
Morgan Wood
# of Volunteers
16
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
County Owned
- Pumper
- Tanker ***Coming Soon***
Village Owned
- 4 Bay Hall
- Pumper
- Rescue
- Rapid Response
- Command Truck
Interested in joining Marwayne Fire? Check out our recruitment section above or contact the Village of Marwayne at 780-847-3962.
Paradise Valley Fire & Rescue
Village of Paradise Valley
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Nicholas Dobson
Deputy Chief
Lyndon Davies
# of Volunteers
27
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
County Owned
- Pumper
- Tanker
Fire Department Owned
- Pumper
- Light Rescue
- Medical Response
- Rapid Response
Interested in joining Paradise Valley Fire? Check out our recruitment section above or contact the Village of Paradise Valley at 780-745-2287.
Vermilion Fire Department
Town of Vermilion
DEPARTMENT INFO
Chief
Anton Krys
Deputy Chief
Tom Hartwell
# of Volunteers
26
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
County Owned
- Pumper
- Tanker
- Wildland
Town Owned
- 7 Bay Hall
- Command Truck
- Pumper
- Ladder Truck
- Rescue Unit
- Inflatable Boat for Water Rescue
- Enclosed Rescue Trailer
- Side-by-Side
- Drone
Interested in joining Vermilion Fire & Rescue? Check out our recruitment section above or contact the Town of Vermilion at 780-853-5358.
