The Smoky River Fire Department consists of one Fire Chief along with 35 volunteer members.
Fire Advisory
A fire advisory is an indication that the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas.
| Activity | Restriction level |
|---|---|
| Fire permits | May be restricted or suspended |
| Safe wood campfires on public lands | Allowed |
| Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Allowed |
| Safe wood campfires on private land | Allowed |
| Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Allowed |
| Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Allowed |
| Fireworks | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
| Exploding targets | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
| Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
| Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
| Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
Fire Restriction
A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
| Activity | Restriction level |
|---|---|
| Fire permits | Restricted or suspended |
| Safe wood campfires on public lands | Not allowed |
| Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Allowed |
| Safe wood campfires on private land | Allowed |
| Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Allowed |
| Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Allowed |
| Fireworks | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
| Exploding targets | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
| Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
| Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
| Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
Fire Ban
A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
| Activity | Restriction level |
|---|---|
| Fire permits | Suspended |
| Safe wood campfires on public lands | Not allowed |
| Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Not allowed |
| Safe wood campfires on private land | Not allowed |
| Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Not allowed |
| Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Not allowed |
| Fireworks | Not allowed |
| Exploding targets | Not allowed |
| Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
| Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
| Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
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