Smoky Lake Fire Rescue

08/03/2026

📢 Drone Show Postponed

Due to unfavorable weather conditions, tonight's drone show has been postponed to a later date.

The safety of everyone involved is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled show!

07/30/2026

Smoky Lake Fire Department in partnership with our Sponsors is excited to host the 1st Heritage Days Drone Show Sunday August 2, 2026 at 11:00pm. A bit of a change up from fireworks but it will sure be a sight to see 90 drones light up the night sky 🌌 Show can be viewed from the parking lot of the Nutrien Ag Centre and the Kin Park!

12/20/2025

We are proud to congratulate the dedicated firefighters from Smoky Lake, Vilna, and Waskatenau Fire Stations who successfully completed their NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 exam and evaluation this year. This achievement represents countless hours of training, commitment, and teamwork, and it reflects a strong dedication to professional excellence and public safety.

Reaching NFPA 1001 certification strengthens our emergency response capabilities by ensuring firefighters are trained to nationally recognized standards. This directly benefits our communities through improved safety, faster and more effective emergency response, and increased confidence that our residents are protected by highly skilled professionals.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program for their generous $10,000 contribution, which played an important role in supporting this training. Their investment helps build safer, more resilient communities and demonstrates a strong commitment to the people we serve.

03/27/2025

At approximately 7:30am March 27, 2025 Smoky Lake Fire Rescue was dispatched to an outdoor fire on White Earth Street in Smoky Lake. Upon arrival Fire Crews found 2 bystanders pulling a burning flower pot away from the front entrence of the Drop-In Centre and using snow to extinguish the fire. Luckily the metal exterior of the structure protected the building from any damage. The probable cause of the fire is determined to be the flower pot being used as an ash tray. A reminder to everyone to extinguish and dispose of your smoking materials in proper receptacles. The majority of flower pots contain peat moss which is a combustible material.

03/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Smoky Lake County Fire Service and the Smoky Lake Fire Station has received $25,000.00 from the Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program!

This generous support has allowed us to purchase a New Holmatro PCT50 Combi Extrication Tool, which is now in service on Smoky Lake Engine 459.

This powerful new tool will greatly enhance our response to emergencies, providing extrication capabilities to Engine 459 in addition to its existing firefighting functions. The Holmatro PCT50 Combi Tool is a versatile and cutting-edge piece of equipment, designed to help us rescue individuals quickly and safely in a variety of emergency situations, such as vehicle collisions, structural collapse, and other life-threatening incidents.

We are incredibly grateful to receive this support from the Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program, it will undoubtedly improve our ability to serve and protect our Community and those who visit.

06/04/2024

Our 2024 Junior Firefighter Summer Day Camp is just over a month away! Get your applications completed by June 10th!

Update: We have updated our online application form submission.
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Application Tips:
Fill out all sections of the application.
Participates Signature is completed by Initials.
Parent/Guardian Signature is typed in to completed full signature.
Witness Signature is a drop down box for witness approval.
You will be sent a verification email to complete application submission.

If you prefer a printable PDF form or paper copy contact Smoky Lake County main office at 1-780-656-3730 or email: [email protected]

05/06/2023

Due to extreme fire danger, a fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction are in effect for the Alberta Forest Protection Area. Outdoor wood fires on public and private land are prohibited. The recreational use of OHVs on public land is also prohibited. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE. The fire ban and OHV restriction will remain in effect until further notice.

For more information, visit https://albertafirebans.ca/.

05/01/2023

Effective immediately May 1, 2023 we are implementing a Fire Ban. Absolultey no burning activities are permitted at this time. This will be in place until further notice. We are advising anyone who has completed any burning activities throughout the winter and past weeks to check the area to make sure the fire is fully extinguished. We are also advising to take appropriate measures and use extreme caution with any items that produce heat so they dont cause a wildfire. For further information regarding the current fire hazard rating please visit https://www.albertafirebans.ca

04/27/2023

Smoky Lake County has Implemented a Fire Restriction

Smoky Lake County has implemented a Fire Restriction effective 9:00 a.m. April 27, 2023. Smoky Lake County will not be issuing any new burn permits and all current fire permits will be suspended. With the dry conditions, cured dry grass becoming more prominent and lack of moisture the fire hazard is high at this time.

It is recommended that all burn permits that were issued be checked, to ensure that they are out and not cause a spring grass fire. Recovery of Firefighting Costs: In accordance with Bylaw: Fire Protection Services, as amended from time to time or any costs incurred by the County Fire departments will be charged to the landowner/permit holder, if the Fire Department or County is called upon to respond to extinguish a fire.

Fire pits, warming fires, barbeques and burn barrels will be allowed but must be supervised to ensure that they do not cause a secondary fire.

For further information please contact the Smoky Lake County, (780) 656-3730.

03/21/2023

We are excited to again be hosting our Junior Firefighter Summer Day Camp! July 10-14, 2023. Click on the link to download the pdf. Application Package. Application Deadline: May 31, 2023. Only 20 spots available. To see what this program is all about check out our photo album in our profile! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rmUOjPKlHCFzbGPZYiH_pMV57D_nugf_/view?usp=share_link

For more information you can contact the Smoky Lake County Main Office at: 1-780-656-3730 or Email: [email protected]