Fire Ban in Saddle Hills County - May 8, 2025

Due to the lack of precipitation, and dry and windy conditions, Saddle Hills County has upgraded the Fire Restriction to a FIRE BAN. This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas.

A Fire Ban is also in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area.

Prohibited:

  • All outdoor wood fires, including designated firepits, backyard firepits, burning barrels, and any wood campfires on public or private land.
  • BBQ charcoal briquettes.
  • Fireworks and exploding targets.
  • Burning of brush piles, windrows or other debris.

Allowed (with caution):

  • Propane/natural gas-powered appliances.
  • Open flame oil devices (e.g. turkey deep fryers, tiki torches).
  • Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
  • Off-Highway Vehicles.

Please note, all appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.

This Fire Ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.

Volunteer Fire Departments

We have five Volunteer Fire Departments located throughout Saddle Hills County, manned by a dedicated team of over 100 Volunteer Firefighters and Medical First Responders. 

Our Fire Departments are located in Blueberry, Bonanza, Happy Valley, Savanna, and Woking to ensure that the County is protected from the most strategic and convenient locations. We also have an agreement with the Tomslake, B.C. Fire Department to provide fire protection in the Gundy, AB. area of the County.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, please complete a Fire Services Application for Membership either online or at the County Office.

For more information on the services provided, please read our Volunteer Firefighters and Medical First Responders Level of Service Policy, or contact the Protective Services Department at ProtSrvcs@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.

Hwy. 680

Blueberry Fire Hall

Twp. Rd. 801

Bonanza Fire Hall

Rge. Rd. 80

Happy Valley Fire Hall

Hwy. 681

Savanna Fire Hall

Hwy. 677

Woking Fire Hall

More Information:

Applications, Licences & Permits

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Fire Notices

Notices on wildfires, fire restrictions, safety tips, and emergencies

Medical First Responders

Medical First Responder applications and volunteer information

Policies and Bylaws

Saddle Hills County Policies and Bylaws

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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