Squamish Fire Rescue

06/13/2026

With hot temperatures in the forecast and dry conditions continuing across the region, we want to remind everyone that a campfire ban is currently in effect within the District of Squamish. These restrictions are in place to reduce wildfire risk and help keep our community, firefighters, and surrounding forests safe.

The following activities are prohibited:
🚫 Campfires
🚫 Category 2 and Category 3 fires
🚫 Fireworks
🚫 Sky lanterns
🚫 Binary exploding targets
🚫 Burn barrels or burn cages of any size
🚫 Air curtain burners
🚫 Tiki torches
🚫 Wood-burning saunas and hot tubs

The following activities are prohibited year-round within District of Squamish boundaries:
🚫 Fires in any public space, including riverbanks, mountainsides, and beaches
🚫 Open-air burning, including yard waste, garden debris, and construction materials

Permitted:
✅ CSA or ULC-approved cooking stoves and portable campfire devices that use gas, propane, liquid fuel, or gaseous fuel, provided the flame height is less than 15 cm.

Failure to comply with the District of Squamish Fire Service Bylaw No. 3190, 2025 may result in fines of up to $1,000.

Please do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires and help protect our community during this period of elevated fire danger. Stay informed, follow all fire restrictions, and report any signs of wildfire immediately by dialing 9-1-1 or *5555 from a cell phone.

05/24/2026

⚠️UPDATE: 5/24/2026 - 16:47⚠️

The wildland fire has been extinguished and crews are now clear from the scene.

This incident serves as an important reminder of how dry conditions remain despite cooler temperatures and intermittent rain. Please continue to use caution, follow all current fire ban restrictions, and report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.

⚠️ 🔥 ACTIVE INCIDENT 🔥 ⚠️

Squamish Fire Rescue is currently on scene at an active wildland fire in the area of Midnight Way and Paradise Valley Rd.

The public is asked to stay out of the area immediately. Please do not stop to watch, gather near the scene, or attempt to access surrounding roads or trails. Keeping the area clear is critical to allow firefighters and emergency crews to safely and effectively respond.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

05/23/2026

As we head into the weekend, we would like to remind everyone that a campfire ban is in effect within the District of Squamish boundaries.

All fires are strictly prohibited. All residential campfire permits are suspended until the ban is rescinded.

The following activities are prohibited:
🚫Residential Campfires (category 1)
🚫Category 2, category 3 open fires
🚫Fireworks
🚫Sky Lanterns
🚫Binary Exploding Targets
🚫Burn Barrels or Burn Cages
🚫Air Curtain Burners
🚫Tiki torches
🚫Wood-burning saunas and hot tubs

The following are never allowed within District of Squamish boundaries:

🚫 Fires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches
🚫 Open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials

During campfire prohibitions, only a CSA-approved or ULC-approved portable campfire apparatus may be used, and the flame height must not exceed 15 centimetres.

Please dial 9-1-1 or *5555 to report fires.

Thanks for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

05/14/2026

Squamish Fire Rescue will temporarily lift the Category 1 residential campfire ban beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, due to cooler temperatures and decreased wildfire risk, in alignment with the Coastal Fire Centre.

⚠️ This applies to permitted residential campfires only. Campfires remain strictly prohibited year-round in public places, including beaches, parks, trails, wooded areas, and mountainsides within District of Squamish boundaries.

🚫The ban will be reinstated at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🔥 Residential campfires require a valid permit and must:
• Burn only dry, seasoned firewood
• Be supervised by a competent adult
• Not exceed 0.5 metres in height or diameter
• Not create excessive smoke or nuisance

Category 2 and 3 open fires remain prohibited, along with:
🚫 Fireworks
🚫 Binary exploding targets
🚫 Burn barrels/cages
🚫 Air curtain burners
🚫 Carbonizers

Failure to comply with the District of Squamish Fire Service Bylaw No. 3190, 2025 may result in fines up to $1,000 under Schedule I of the of the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1832.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or a burning violation, call 911 or *5555 on a cell phone.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

05/05/2026

Squamish Fire Rescue is following suit with the Coastal Fire Centre campfire ban, and will issue a ban on all campfires throughout the District of Squamish boundaries as of noon on Thursday, May 7.

All campfires within the District will be prohibited and all campfire permits will be suspended until the ban is rescinded. Campfire permit holders will receive a notification of the ban and suspension of the permit.

A reminder that the following is never allowed within District of Squamish boundaries:

🚫 Fires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches
🚫 Open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials

The campfire prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, or propane, or portable campfire devices that use liquid, or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 911 if within the municipal boundaries or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

05/05/2026

🔥Is your home ready for wildfire season?

👓 Prepare by putting on those FireSmart glasses. Know your Home Ignition Zones to minimize your home and property’s vulnerability to wildland fires.

https://firesmartcanada.ca/about-firesmart-2/the-home-ignition-zone/

District of Squamish
FireSmart BC

05/05/2026

The BC Wildfire Service has now upgraded Squamish to a HIGH fire danger rating due to the hot temperatures in the forecast.

🔥This means that forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious! New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Residents are being asked to be on the lookout for signs of wildfires in our community.

⚠️Thinking about having a campfire? Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Please avoid burning when it’s windy, hot and dry.

🔥 Campfires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches and parks are strictly prohibited year-round.

⚠️ As Squamish Fire Rescue prepares for wildfire season, help us by being FireSmart aware. Familiarize yourself with your Home Ignition Zones and how you can minimize your home and property’s vulnerability to wildland fires. Learn more below.

🔥 Please use caution and check back regularly for fire prohibitions.

Dial 9-1-1 or *5555 to report a fire.

https://firesmartcanada.ca/about-firesmart-2/the-home-ignition-zone/

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe!

05/03/2026

🚨 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 is May 3-9 🚨

👀 Emergency Preparedness Week enhances awareness, so everyone is better prepared in the event of an emergency, such as a flood or wildfire.

🤝 To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s Emergency Preparedness Week theme is “In it Together.”

✅ Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others in your community.

🗓️ Please be aware of the following events:

➡️ Chipper Days (Valleycliffe & Crumpit Woods): May 4-7
➡️ BC Emergency Alert system test: Wednesday, May 6 at 1:55 p.m.
➡️ Emergency Preparedness Open House: Wednesday, May 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library
➡️ Squamish Alert system test: Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
➡️ Squamish Nation Public Safety Fair: Friday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Totem Hall.

Sign up for the Squamish Alert emergency notification system to receive important information and instructions by phone, voice or text, at squamish.ca/alert.

04/15/2026

Chief Foote was proud to visit E-Comm 911 in recognition of and connect with the incredible team behind the scenes who support our emergency response every day. 🚨

Thank you for the warm welcome and for all that you do to keep our community safe.

We were grateful to welcome Squamish Fire Rescue Chief Aaron Foote yesterday in recognition of .

Thank you for your visit, Chief!

04/13/2026

Did you know it’s Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week? It’s an opportunity to recognize staff for their vital role in keeping B.C.’s first responders and communities safe.

It’s also a great time to refresh your 9-1-1 knowledge.

☎️ Remember, 9-1-1 should only be used for emergencies when immediate action by police, fire, or ambulance is needed.

🏠 It is also critically important to have your address clearly visible from the street, to assist first responders when 9-1-1 has been called.

For more safety tips, visit squamish.ca/firesafety