Sundre Fire Rescue Society

05/25/2026

The Town of Sundre is aware of an incident north of town and understands residents may have questions or concerns.

Appropriate agencies did respond and are monitoring the situation.

The Town will continue to stay informed and share updates if needed.

05/20/2026

Here is a closer look at our brand new tender!

Thank you to our friends over at Rocky Mountain Phoenix who made this truck exactly what we needed!

05/19/2026

🔥FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT🔥

Effective May 19, 2026, the Fire Ban throughout Mountain View County has been downgraded to a Fire Restriction. Due to moisture received by some parts of the County over the past 72 hours, Wildfire RWF-036-2026 being transitioned to a "being held" state and favorable conditions forecasted for the remainder of the week.

🚫What's not allowed:
- All Outdoor Fires, as defined by the County’s Fire Bylaw, must be extinguished.
- Lighting any Outdoor Fires is prohibited.
- This includes open fires, fireworks, recreational fires and fires that have previously received a Fire Permit.

✅What's still allowed:
- Acceptable burning barrels
- Acceptable fire pits
- Acceptable outdoor fireplaces
- Barbecues
- Household fireplaces
- AER flaring
- Compressed gas fires (i.e. propane or natural gas fires/firetables)

No new permits will be issued until the Fire Restriction is lifted.

Further information on Mountain View County’s Fire Bylaw can be obtained on our website at: www.mountainviewcounty.com/p/fire-permits-regulations or by contacting the Mountain View County office at 403-335-3311.

For additional information on current fire bans within the Province of Alberta, visit: www.albertafirebans.ca

05/17/2026

UPDATE: THIS ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BgssmkkYx/

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Clearwater County has extended its wildfire alert.

This alert remains in effect for the southern portion of Clearwater County, South of Township 35, East of Range 13, West of Hwy 22, as per the attached map.

There is an out of control wildfire approximately 5 km north of the James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, northwest of Sundre near Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) and Highway 584.)

This area remains on evacuation alert. There is no mandatory evacuation for residents at this time; however, the public has been cleared of this area to allow for firefighting operations to take place. Avoid the area until further notice. This alert will be updated if an evacuation of residents in the area is required.

https://alberta.ca/aea/cap/2026/05/17/2026-05-17T16_08_48-06_00=ClearwaterCounty=154C0313-5BBA-41D5-8C34-D8855551D958.htm

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

THIS ALERT HAS BEEN UPDATED: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JLYRRJSgn/

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Clearwater County has updated a wildfire alert.

This alert is in effect for the southern portion of Clearwater County, South of Township 35, East of Range 13, West of Hwy 22, as per the attached map.

There is an out of control wildfire approximately 5 km north of the James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, northwest of Sundre near Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) and Highway 584.

This area remains on evacuation alert. There is no mandatory evacuation for residents at this time; however, the public has been cleared of this area to allow for firefighting operations to take place. Avoid the area until further notice. This alert will be updated if an evacuation of residents in the area is required.

https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2026/05/15/2026-05-15T16_31_42-06_00=ClearwaterCounty=6864031E-8AED-4BE2-AC1D-071DCCDEA9B7.htm

05/15/2026

In alignment with the fire ban in Mountain View County, the Town of Sundre has also issued a complete fire ban, effective immediately.

05/15/2026

Wildfire RWF036 UPDATE 3: May 15, 2026 - 4:15 PM, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JkEkBAjMs/....................................................................................................

Wildfire RWF036 UPDATE 2: May 14, 2026 - 10:30 PM

Mountain View County continues to monitor wildfire RWF036 located near Bearberry, northwest of Sundre near Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) and Highway 584.

According to Alberta Wildfire, improved mapping and assessment of the wildfire has determined the fire is now estimated at approximately 1,028 hectares in size and remains classified as out of control. Firefighters, supported by air tankers, helicopters, and heavy equipment, continue suppression efforts.

Clearwater County continues to request that campers, backcountry users and traffic in the area immediately leave and that others avoid the area. Highway 40 closures remain in effect.

Through ongoing discussions with Alberta Forestry, Mountain View County has been advised there is currently no immediate risk to Mountain View County residents or communities.

As this wildfire is located within Clearwater County and the Forest Protection Area, residents are encouraged to follow Alberta Wildfire and Clearwater County for the most current wildfire-specific updates and information. Mountain View County continues to work closely with provincial agencies and neighbouring municipalities and remains prepared should conditions change. Mountain View County will continue to provide updates to residents should risk levels or impacts to County communities change.

We are aware of questions regarding Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans within the County. Mountain View County currently has a Fire Restriction in place. Although this wildfire, RWF036, is located within the Forest Protection Area managed by Alberta Forestry, the County continues to monitor local fire risk within its own jurisdiction in consultation with local Fire Chiefs to determine whether further measures, including a potential Fire Ban, may be warranted. The County remains committed to reviewing fire risk conditions in advance of the long weekend.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the County’s official communication channels.

Read full information release on our website: www.mountainviewcounty.com/p/media-information-releases

02/10/2026

Have you ever considered a career as a firefighter? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and helping those in need?

The Sundre Fire Department is currently accepting applications for paid on-call firefighters.

We provide professional firefighting training and qualifications, equipping you with the credentials necessary for a fulfilling career in firefighting.

For more information about our offerings or to apply, please email [email protected].