Open burning & fires — Red Deer County, Alberta

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Municipal District of Red Deer County, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Rescue Services Bylaw No. 1010/2025, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Administrative Officer.

Fire Rescue Services Bylaw No. 1010/2025 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 6.1
permit issuer Chief Administrative Officer s. 3.1(g)
allowed conditions Permit required for Open Fire. Exceptions: cooking, recreational burning in Acceptable Fire Pits/Fireplaces outside Special Control Areas, Burning Barrel. No Fire Ban. s. 6.1, s. 6.3, s. 11.4(b)
fine range not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 s. 12.1
scout note

Governs fire rescue services and fire permits in Red Deer County; consumer fireworks not permitted as per this bylaw; burn permits required for open air fires; replaces earlier Fire Services Bylaw 2012/14.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.rdcounty.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities