Form Center

* indicates a required field

2. Fire permits are required during Fire Season from March 1 to October 31.

   
   Permits for the Forest Protection area can be obtained from Alberta Agriculture & Forestry at 403-845-8250. View the Fire Protection Zones Map.

4. Are you burning stubble or swaths?

   If yes, please exit this form and contact Stephen Majek, Director of Agricultural Services at 780-361-6226 or email for a Stubble Burning Permit. These permits are issued on an individual basis and a site inspection must be performed.  

6. Fire Permit

   Other than a campfire or burning barrel, any person lighting an open fire for burning debris or any other purpose must have a valid fire permit.

8. Last Name:*
9. First Name:*
11. Company Name (If Applicable):
13. Phone Number:*
14. Email:
16. Physical Address (Legal Land Description or Blue Sign Address):*
18. Select the material(s) you are burning:*

    1. Straw / Hay / Broken Bales
    2. Grass / Weeds
    3. Yard Clean-up / Debris

    1. Hand Piled Brush Piles
    2. Machine Piled Brush Piles
    3. Old Building Knocked Down

    1. Windrows
    2. Other
20. Other, please specify:
22. Are you burning less than 1 mile from a primary or secondary highway? *

    If yes, place smoke ahead signs for both directions on the highway.

    1. Yes
    2. No
24. Fire Permit Regulations

    Every Person who sets a fire under authority of a permit shall: (section 11.7 of the Fire Bylaw) 

    11.7.1 keep the Fire Permit at the site of the fire;

    11.7.2 produce and show the Fire Permit to a Fire Guardian, a Member, or a Peace Officer upon request;

    11.7.3 have a responsible person in attendance at the fire at all times;

    11.7.4 keep the fire under control;

    11.7.5 extinguish the fire before expiration of the Fire Permit or upon cancellation of the Fire Permit; and

    11.7.6 be responsible for any costs incurred by the Fire Department when called upon to extinguish such fire if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or their designate, the fire is the result of gross negligence or in any way in contravention of this Bylaw.

    This permit authorizes the applicant to kindle fires on the designated lands within the indicated division for the indicated purpose. 

    This permit is valid for 10 days from the date of submission and may be cancelled at any time in the event of a Fire Ban or Fire Restriction. 

26. General Guidelines
    General Guidelines
27. Fire Services Bylaw
    Fire Services Bylaw
29. I have read and agree to:*

    1. The fire permit regulations listed above
    2. General Guidelines above
31. I agree to:*

    1. Not burn prohibited debris
    2. Not burn in winds over 15 km/h

33. Please note: Your Fire Permit will automatically be approved once you click submit. Please select receive an email copy of this form before submitting. A copy of this form will be emailed to you, ensure this email is on site with you while you burn.  

35. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, and 2) by signing in this alternate manner, your electronic signature is valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.

    1. I agree.
37. Electronic Signature*
39. Protection of Privacy Act

    The personal information collected through this Fire Permit Application form is for the purpose of processing a fire permit. This collection is authorized by Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, please contact the County of Wetaskiwin Privacy Officer: email legislativeservices@county10.ca; telephone 780.352.3321.

    
    

Leave This Blank:


40. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
41. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

42. Submit