Whitehorse Fire Department

10/21/2026

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Residents are reminded that a permit is required for all open burning and sites may be subject to an inspection before a permit is issued. Properties must be a minimum of one acre to be eligible for a permit.

Applicants can expect a follow-up within two business days of applying during regular business hours, 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Payment instructions from the City will follow once an application is approved. Applicants are required to provide proof of payment before a permit is issued.

Learn more and find application details at whitehorse.ca/burning-with-wood

10/19/2026

Open burn permits temporarily suspended

The City is temporarily suspending open burn permits and the use of backyard firepits on Tuesday, October 20.

This suspension is due to a weather warning issued for Whitehorse as 80 km/h wind gusts are expected.

The suspension will be in effect until at least 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 21 and will only be lifted when it safe to do so.

Anyone with a daily or weekly burn permit for October 20 can request an extension by emailing [email protected].

09/29/2026

The open burning season in Whitehorse begins Thursday, October 1.

Residents are reminded that a permit is required for all open burning and sites may be subject to an inspection before a permit is issued. Properties must be a minimum of one acre to be eligible for a permit.

Three types of permits are available:

Seasonal: Valid between October 1 – March 31, $110.

7 Days: Valid for 7 days after issue, $22. Application must include exact burn dates.

Land Clearing: Valid on a per day basis, $110 each day. Application must include exact burn date(s).

Applicants can expect a follow-up within two business days of applying during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Payment instructions from the City will follow once an application is approved. Applicants are required to provide proof of payment before a permit is issued.

Learn more and apply at whitehorse.ca/burning-with-wood.

09/03/2026

Whitehorse Fire is all set up at the Fireweed Market. Come and speak to our Fire Prevention Officers at our space inside the market and learn about in home fire safety.

Next, stop by our Structural Protection Unit in the parking lot, and chat with members of our suppression staff about wildland fire defense.
City of Whitehorse, Yukon Whitehorse Fire Department whitehorse.ca/fire

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Wildland Fire Management plans to conduct pile burning near the Wolf Creek Bridge and Copper Haul Road over the next few days – safe conditions permitting – as part of our ongoing wildfire prevention efforts.

This location is west of the Mary Lake Subdivision and southwest of the Whitehorse Cadet Camp. Those in the area may see smoke and are advised to drive carefully.

09/01/2026

The Wilderness City

08/11/2026

Whitehorse Fire Department firefighters train relentlessly.
Today crews are drilling on rapid fire attack and search techniques. Our live fire training structure allows Whitehorse firefighters to practice their skills with real flames, heat, and smoke under the watchful eye of our Chief Training Officer.
Our crews work hard to hone their skills so that they can perform expertly when the need arises.

08/06/2026

Did you know the Whitehorse Fire Department is the oldest department in the City of Whitehorse, with roots dating back to 1901?
Formed during a period of rapid growth in the community, the department began as an all-volunteer organization made up of local residents from all walks of life. One notable volunteer firefighter was none other than famed Yukon poet Robert Service, who served with the department for a short time.
In those early years, firefighters relied on steam-powered pumps and hand-drawn hose reels to protect the growing town. The department also faced one of Whitehorse's greatest challenges when the devastating 1905 fire swept through much of the community.
Today, more than a century later, Whitehorse Fire Department members continue that proud tradition of service, responding to emergencies, promoting fire safety, conducting rescues, and protecting our community 24 hours a day. Learn more about the WHFD at whitehore.ca/fire

07/31/2026

Last evening crews from the Mount Lorne Volunteer Fire Department attended the WHFD training grounds to gain more experience with “water mapping.” Using a transparent mock structure, firefighters can see first hand how different hose streams and nozzle settings can influence effectiveness during a structural fire attack.

The WHFD values these opportunities to train with our neighbours so that when needed, we can all work together as efficiently as possible.