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Fire Ban in effect for Whitecourt
In consideration of current weather conditions, Whitecourt has instituted a full fire ban, effective Wednesday, July 10 at 4:00pm. No fire permits will be issued, and all existing fire permits will be suspended until conditions improve within Whitecourt.
The fire ban includes the following but is not limited to:
- Backyard fire pits,
- Campground fire pits,
- All open burning,
- Fireworks,
- Flame propelled floating lanterns,
- Charcoal briquettes,
- Turkey fryers,
- Tiki torches.
Allowed for use during the fire ban:
- CSA approved or ULC certified gas or propane barbeques used for cooking,
- CSA approved or ULC certified Wood Pellet Smokers,
- Propane and natural gas fire pits,
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters,
- Electric or propane meat smokers.
The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
The operation of Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) within the Town of Whitecourt is prohibited under the Traffic Bylaw 1573 which prohibits OHV use within Town boundaries between April 1 and November 30 annually. Penalties for contravening Bylaw 1573 range from monetary fines to OHV seizure.
Updates on the fire ban will be posted on www.whitecourt.ca and on Whitecourt’s Facebook page. For details on fire bans across Alberta, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.
Whitecourt Fire Department
“With pride and professionalism, we provide emergency services and education to Whitecourt and surrounding area.”
The Whitecourt Fire Department consists of a full-time Fire Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, and up to 40 paid, on-call Firefighters. The Department provides fire protection and rescue services for the Town of Whitecourt and the surrounding areas of Woodlands County. Contact the Fire Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for statutory holidays) at:
Whitecourt Fire Department
5205 51 Street, Box 509
Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6
Phone: 780-778-2342
For Emergencies call 911.
Firefighters
- Respond to emergency calls – fire, medical and other.
- Drive and operate vehicles and equipment.
- Provide emergency medical response and aid – rescue and extrication.
- Perform duties in fire prevention and public education.
- Participate in department training with respect to emergency equipment and emergency procedures.
- Participate in public relation projects (such as recruitment, demonstrations, visits, etc.).
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