Westlock County Fire Services

08/18/2026

This past weekend was the Westlock & District Ag Society Fair and members from both the Westlock County Fire Services, and the Town of Westlock Fire Department were there!

They took the time to give back to their community and provide education on fire safety at the Glenn Latimer Memorial Fire Safety House and on standby at the Demolition Derby!🚨🚒

Thank you to all the members! Your continued support for the community and their safety is greatly appreciated!

08/12/2026

This past weekend some of our Westlock County Fire Services members along with members from the Town of Westlock Fire Department, Barrhead County Fire Services and Thorhild County Emergency Services completed the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Crew Member Course taught by the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service WUI Team.

During this time members were learning practical skills to help protect homes and communities when wildfires threaten. Some of the skills they learned were setting up pumps and sprinkler systems to help protect homes, assessing properties and deciding how best to protect them from an approaching wildfire and learned safe and effective ways to fight wildfires around homes and other structures.

We are so proud of the commitment our members show in continuing to enhance their skills and knowledge to assist and give back to the community.

We appreciate the support of the community in allowing our members complete this LIVE training in the community, the other agencies for joining us and the Lesser Slave Lake WUI Team for sharing their knowledge.

08/11/2026

UPDATE: The highway is open again.

Westlock County Fire Services are on scene of an MVC on Highway 661 by Range Road 14 with detours in place.

The highway is temporarily closed in that area, and is estimated to remain closed for at least 1 hour.

Please use caution in the area, and obey traffic signs as our members are out there to assist the public.

08/06/2026

Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Training happening near Nestow
Starting tomorrow, August 7 - 9, 2026, Westlock County Protective Services along with mutual aid agencies will be conducting training and practical operations.

During the afternoon of August 8 and 9, there will be emergency vehicles and first responders in the area, walking around properties assessing for best tactical deployments of equipment and safe operations.

Residents and visitors in the area can be expected to see LIVE simulated firefighting, actions, emergency personnel, emergency equipment, sprinkler deployment and water spray.

If you have any questions, please contact Westlock County Protective Services at 780-307-0579.

07/17/2026

On Wednesday, Tender 5 and it's two members returned home after assisting on the Fort Simpson Fire.

Thank you for your hard work and commitment to protecting the communities. Welcome home!

06/30/2026

The Intermediate Zone (1.5–10m from your home) can still be a danger zone if flammable vegetation or woody debris is present.

🌲 Move firewood, patio furniture, and renovation materials to the Extended Zone or into a shed. Keep grass mowed to 10 cm or less and remove accumulations of needles, leaves, and branches. 🧹

Move firewood and patio items out of your Intermediate Zone today!

Find out more:https://firesmartalberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FSA_FireSmart-Fact-Sheet-2024-Yard.pdf

06/02/2026

Fire Advisory now in effect.

Effective June 2, 2026. A Fire Advisory is issued for Westlock County.

In accordance with Westlock County Fire Bylaw 56-2024 section 11.0, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Westlock County Jurisdiction located outside the Forest Protection Area.

Fire permits may be issued for open burning and including fireworks.

**It is imperative that property owners check all existing burn sites to ensure that they are out and not cause a wildfire**

•Prohibited: Exploding Targets & Tracer Rounds;

Below approved activities or devices will not prevent potential prosecution or litigation if the user or device starts a wildfire or cause loss.
- Allowed: Backyard Fire Pits
- Allowed: Burn Barrels
Allowed: Incinerator Regulated Under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
- Allowed: Portable propane fire pits, that are CSA approved or UL certified.
- Allowed: Safe Wood Fire in a registered private campground.
- Allowed: OHVs that has a spark arrestor**
** All devices must be CSA approved and used as per manufacturer standards. An enclosed facility or device is one that is fully contained with a chimney that has a spark arrestor. Users are still responsible for care and attendance of all devices and should reduce their use during fire restrictions and bans.

To see the full advisory visit https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ or https://westlockcounty.com/fire-advisory-notice

Supervise and extinguish all fires during windy dry conditions. If you are burning or conducting hot work (gas torch, grinding, cutting etc...) you SHALL have water, fire blanket and extinguishing equipment handy and ready.

Westlock County urges everyone to use extreme caution when working or driving in grassy areas, be mindful of hot exhaust and keep vehicles clean and free of debris as smoldering debris can fall off and start fires.

Always know your location and Dial 911 for any emergency!

05/27/2026

Westlock County Fire Services Station 5 (Pickardville) will be conducting vegetation management in Pickardville this evening at the sports grounds, weather permitting.

Please remain out of the area where they are burning, and do not be alarmed as smoke will be visible during this time.

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

05/21/2026

When a wildfire happens in your area, there are some important things to know. Especially when dealing with insurance or going through supports like the Government of Alberta and applying for programs like the Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP).
Understanding wildfire risks, being knowledgeable and preparing ahead of time can improve your safety during an emergency.

05/21/2026

Westlock County Fire Services Station 6 (Busby) will be conducting vegetation management in the Busby area this evening, weather permitting.

Please remain out of the area where they are burning, and do not be alarmed as smoke will be visible during this time.

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.