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Low wildfire danger
Winter conditions continue to keep the wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area low.
Winter burning reminders
If you plan to burn this winter, we encourage you to follow our winter burning guidelines. These include waiting until there is a good snow cover (more than 15 cm), burning in stages so it's more manageable, consulting your local municipality and ensuring your fire is properly managed and fully extinguished.
Winter burning can also cause dangerous driving conditions when smoke lingers in the air, since smoke can stay close to the ground and travel great distances on cold days. The ideal conditions for burning are typically days with average temperatures and minimal wind. Please follow safe burning practices.
Hiring for the 2026 wildfire season
Although the window has now closed to apply for seasonal wildland firefighter positions, applications for various seasonal support positions are currently open. Many more opportunities will be posted in the coming months. Learn more about recruitment and apply today.
Wildfire situation
There is one active wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, RWF-080-2025 is classified as under control. For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
In 2025, the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area recorded 90 wildfires. More than 70% of these were human-caused, with improperly managed fires being a major contributor. Everyone can help reduce the risk of wildfires by ensuring campfires are fully extinguished, following Alberta Fire Bans and never leaving a fire unattended.
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
[email protected]
Published on January 6, 2026 11:19 am