Update on May 26, 2023 - This fire ban was lifted on May 26, 2023.

Effective at 3 p.m. on May 5, 2023 the City of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Department has issued a Fire and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in effect due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rainfall in the forecast making conditions in the area an Extreme fire hazard.

Negligence or willful non-compliance may result in up to $10,000 per day administrative penalties under authority of the Alberta Safety Codes Act.

On Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:12 p.m., the Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm activation in a business north of downtown.

On arrival, the fire department found elevated carbon monoxide levels in the business and adjoining business.

Occupants of two businesses were experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Several animals also had to be removed from the building.

The Fire Mutual Aid Agreement that was signed by County and City Councils earlier this year is now in effect. The signed agreement allows each party to request resources from the other agency to assist with emergency operations when needed.

Update as of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022: Due to scheduling matters, the decision was made to cancel a rescheduled date for the Engine Push-In Ceremony. The new engine is now operational and equipped with several enhancements.

The Grande Prairie Fire Department thanks the community for the support and are proud to be equipped with the new truck to continue to keep residents safe.

Update as of 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022: The Engine Push-In Ceremony is temporarily postponed. A rescheduled date will be provided once confirmed. 

The Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a fire advisory for Grande Prairie due to the current high temperatures in the city leading to an increased local fire hazard.

Under the advisory, permits for heavy fuels (brush piles, windrows, etc.) will not be issued. All other permits remain effective and new permits for lighter fuels will be considered on a site-by-site basis.

Any burning without a valid fire permit is strictly prohibited.

Residents are allowed the following uses under this fire advisory:

The Grande Prairie Fire Department recognized 32 individuals in 11 award categories as part of the Annual Awards and Medal Presentation.

The awards were presented individually and recognized long service to firefighting and outstanding contributions to fire services.

All burning is suspended within the City of Grande Prairie.

No new open burning permits will be issued until conditions improve in the City and GP Forest Area.

Fire Ban includes the following but is not limited:

• All opening burning
• Consumer fireworks and exploding targets
• Backyard fire pits
• Campground fire pits
• Burn barrels/ incinerators
• Charcoal briquettes, includes meat smoker
• Turkey fryers
• Tiki torches

Allowed for use during the fire ban:

Eight awards were presented to 24 individuals at the Grande Prairie Fire Department’s Annual Awards and Medal Presentation on March 8 in Council Chambers. 

The awards recognize long-service to firefighting, and outstanding contributions to fire services.

“We have an incredible team who have committed their lives to keeping our community safe,” said Preben Bossen, Grande Prairie Fire Chief. “It is important to us to take time to recognize their efforts and dedication to fire services.”