It’s Fire Season – Apply for Your Permit Online
Fire season is March 1 to October 31 and no matter where you live in the County, you can apply online for a fire permit at www.countygp.ab.ca/firepermits or by contacting your local Fire Guardian. FOUR FIRE BURN AREAS Each of the four colour-coded burning areas on the County map above has guidelines for fire permits depending on whether you’re doing open burning or using fire pits, burn barrels or incinerators. COUNTY WHITE AREA – Requires a verbal permit during fire season. COUNTY YELLOW AREA – Requires a written fire permit during fire season. COUNTY RED AREA – Restricted burn zone. Permits are required year-round. If you live in one of these three areas, complete the Fire Permit Request Form at www.countygp.ab.ca/firepermits or contact your area’s Fire Guardian.
COUNTY GREEN AREA – Requires a written fire permit during fire season from a Provincial Forestry Fire Guardian as this area is designated as the Forest Protection Area. If you live in this area, visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca/firepermits to locate your nearest office or call 310-0000.
FIRE GUARDIANS In the White, Yellow and Red Fire Burning Areas of the County, a Fire Guardian issues fire permits in your area and educates residents on safe burning practices. Green areas must obtain written permission from a Provincial Fire Guardian. Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/fireguardians for the official Fire Guardian contact list.
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