Fire Permit for Controlled Burns

NOTE: this is an application for a Fire Permit ONLY. You will receive a permit number on the response page after filling out the permit application. Please record this number and keep with you on-site during the duration of the burn. Applicants will also receive an email copy of their permit. If you do not receive your email confirmation within a few minutes please check your Spam or Junk folder in your email program for an email from - "Mountain View County" - donotreply@mvcounty.com. If you are unable to locate the email confirmation within your email folders please call the office at 403-335-3311 and we will forward you a copy of your permit confirmation.

***Please click the link to review the recommended additional considerations for crop or stubble burning to ensure it is done in a safe manner while respecting that fire response may be delayed due to other emergencies or available personnel.

Local Fire Department Contact Information

Carstairs 403-968-5083

Cremona/Water Valley 403-870-4223       

Didsbury 403-586-2345

Olds      403-507-4850  

Sundre  403-636-0585

Remember, your permit number is what you need to conduct your burn, so record the issued number from the application response page.

Regulations

It is the responsibility of the applicant to:

• Be familiar with and abide by the requirements of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, the regulations thereunder and Mountain View County Fire Bylaw No. 26/18.
• Permits for the west portion of Mountain View County that fall within the Forest Protection Area must be obtained from the Province through a Forest Officer or Provincial Fire Guardian.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this permit application, please call (403) 335-3311

To obtain a Fire Permit, please fill out the following ( * required fields):