Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipal District of Red Deer County, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Chief Administrative Officer; 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.; fines: not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00. Source: Fire Rescue Services Bylaw No. 1010/2025, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Rescue Services Bylaw No. 1010/2025
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
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.