The Fire Ban for Redwood Meadows has been lifted effective immediately.

Please remember that fire pits of any size require a permit from the town site. Permit application forms can be downloaded here.

Effective immediately, there is a Fire Ban in place for the town site of Redwood Meadows, as well as Tsuut'ina Nation Lands.

No open fires, the use of firepits, or solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes) are allowed.

Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas) are allowed.

Please check this page for a list of prohibited activities and exceptions to the fire ban.

By-Law #98-2:

- Violations: Illegal burning fine $100 / per incident

- Violations: Attendance by fire department for illegal burning  Contract Rates / per incident

This fire ban shall remain in effect until such time as The Townsite deems appropriate as authorized by the Redwood Meadows Fire Department.

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Redwood Meadows Emergency Services wants to ensure you have an enjoyable and safe summer. Here are some good tips to keep in mind:

• Keep children and pets away from fireworks, stoves, grills and campfires.
• Bring a fire extinguisher or fire blanket with you on outdoor trips. This way, you can easily extinguish the fire before it grows out of hand.
• Before you use a grill, first check the connection between the propane tank and fuel line to ensure it isn’t blocked or leaking. Be sure to not overfill the propane tank.
• Douse hot coals with plenty of water before disposing of them. Never put them inside plastic, paper or wooden trash bins or containers.
• If you build a campfire during a picnic or camping trip, keep it small and douse it completely with water using the "soak, stir, soak" method to put it out. Check for fire bans at albertafirebans.ca.
• Formulate escape routes for houses or cottages. Practice fire drills at least twice a year. Leave emergency numbers near the phone.
• Use barbecue grills away from the house, from the tent or anything that can catch fire.
• When checking in at a hotel, Air BNB or renting seasonal property, don’t forget to check fire safety of the place. Examine if there are fire exits, fire extinguishing equipment, working smoke detectors and clear signage of the escape route.
• When using a lawnmower, never fuel it while it’s still hot. Give it a few minutes to cool down.
• If outside and your clothes catch on fire, use the STOP, DROP and ROLL method. Use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire that isn’t spreading. Call 911 immediately.

Until next month, stay safe!

We're hosting an Open House on Wednesday, May 8th (5pm-7pm). Everyone is welcome to stop by to see the tools we use during wildland fires.

Campgrounds across our response area are reopening and seasonal ATV use is once again permitted.

All-terrain vehicles are an important part of outdoor life for many Canadians – they’re fun to ride, have practical uses and can get you places you otherwise might not access.

Here’s some tips to keep you safe:

• Load/unload correctly onto a truck bed or trailer.
• Don’t drink or do drugs, and drive. Report others who do.
• Always wear a helmet and other protective clothing (gloves, goggles).
• Obey trail rules.
• Yield to foot and cycling traffic. Stop and turn off engines when approaching horses.
• Yield to descending traffic.
• Handle slopes with care.
• Bring the proper license, registration and other required permits with you.
• Be aware of your surroundings, especially wildlife.
• Use caution when driving at night.
• Keep off paved roads.
• Keep limbs close to you.
• Ride the right-sized vehicle.
• Monitor the weather and pack an emergency kit.

Until next month, stay safe!