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Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is LOW. Although a few warm days over the past week briefly increased the wildfire danger, it was followed with widespread snow. The forecast is again calling for several days of below seasonal conditions with more precipitation. Very warm conditions are expected over the weekend which will accelerate the snow melt and likely increase the wildfire danger conditions in the finer fuels such as dead and dry grass in exposed areas.
2025 Wildfire season preparations
A group of 22 wildland firefighters completed fitness testing yesterday, which is a condition of hire as a wildland firefighter. They are now finalizing other commencement requirements before joining their crews in the coming days. Congratulations to the successful candidates!
As a condition of hire, this wildland firefighter was among a group of 22 successful candidates who completed the test in the Calgary Forest Area on March 31.
Wildfires in the CFA
With the lower wildfire danger, there are currently no active wildfires in the forest area.
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 10 wildfires which have burned 26.34 hectares.
Fire permits required
A reminder that fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits are free and can be requested from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800 or online. To request a fire permit online, visit our fire permit webpage.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on April 1, 2025 4:28 pm