Burn Notifications & Fire Permits

Fire Advisory

Please be advised that a fire advisory is in effect for all of Clearwater County as Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:00pm.

Due to dry conditions and forecasted strong winds throughout the weekend, this is a proactive approach to reduce wildfire risk and prevent unnecessary emergencies.

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Under this advisory:

  • Current brush piles must be extinguished immediately, and no new permits will be issued. 

For more information and to view a map of the advisory boundaries, visit www.albertafirebans.ca

View a complete list of approved activities: https://tinyurl.com/4tk2zk36

Before You Burn: What Do You Need?

Are you located in the Forest Protection Area (FPA)? (scroll down to see a map)

  • YES - You must:
    • Submit a burn notification to Clearwater County, and
    • Obtain a provincial fire permit (except for campfires) during wildfire season (March - October).
  • NO - You must:
    • Submit a burn notification to Clearwater County

Burn Notification (Required Year-Round in Clearwater County)

Burn notifications are required year-round in Clearwater County under Bylaw 1069/20 and are free of charge. These notifications are used to inform Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services (CRFRS) of a controlled burn, to prevent the unnecessary dispatching of resources. 

How to complete a burn notification:
  • Complete the form found at the bottom of this page, or 
  • Call the burn notification line at 403-845-7711.
If you would like more information about the burn notification system, please contact CRFRS at fireadmin@clearwatercounty.ca or by calling 403-845-4444. Click here for frequently asked questions about the burn notification.


Fire Permits (Forest Protection Area Only)

Approximately 85 per cent of Clearwater County is in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Protection Area (FPA) (see map below). During Wildfire Season (March 1 to October 31) Alberta Wildfire is the governing jurisdiction for this area for burn permits and fire ban status. All burning activities in Alberta’s FPA, excluding campfires, require a fire permit. 

Fire permits in the FPA are free and can be obtained online or by contacting your local Alberta Forestry office. To obtain an online permit visit firepermits.alberta.ca or you can contact the provincial Rocky Mountain House Forest Area office at 403-845-8250. 

If you are burning without a permit or not following permit conditions, your fire could be considered a wildfire and you could be fined and may be responsible for the costs of suppressing the fire. Learn more about Alberta Wildfire at alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire.


Clearwater County FPA Boundary

Click here for a printable version of the above map.

Click here for a more detailed map of the FPA in Clearwater County.

Click here for a fire control zone map of the FPA.

Fire Control Zone Map of the FPA.


Be Prepared!
Be Prepared!