Slave Lake Forest Area - October 23, 2026
Precipitation and cool temperatures have resulted in low fire danger across the Slave Lake Forest Area. Continue to be cautious with outdoor activities because wildfires can still start under the right conditions.
2027 wildland firefighter and seasonal recruitment
Wildland firefighter applications are now being accepted for the 2027 wildfire season. Positions are available for unit and helitack crew members and leaders. Visit Alberta Wildfire recruitment to learn more about these roles and other seasonal support roles that will be posted in the coming months.
Upcoming recruitment open house
Explore a career with Alberta Forestry at a recruitment open house on Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Slave Lake Forest Area office, 301 Birch Road NE, Slave Lake.
Meet firefighters and local forest area staff, learn about firefighting equipment and operations, and explore seasonal career opportunities with Alberta Forestry for the 2027 season.
Wildfire situation
The Slave Lake Forest Area has responded to 69 wildfires, which burned approximately 41 hectares, since January 1, 2026.
There are no active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area.
See the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard for up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size, and statistics.
Fire permit requirements
Until October 31, all burning within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, except campfires, requires a fire permit, and permit conditions must be followed at all times.
Free fire permits can be requested online by visiting firepermits.alberta.ca or by calling your local Forestry office:
- Slave Lake 780-849-7377
- Wabasca 780-891-3860
- High Prairie 780-523-6619
Published on October 23, 2026 3:23 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
Find active fire advisories, restrictions, bans, forest closures, off-highway vehicle restrictions and what activities are allowed.
How to choose your campfire site, prepare your campfire and properly extinguish it when you are done.
Contact info
Jody Lucius
780-805-0312
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Media inquiries
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