Fire Department
The Stony Plain Fire Department (SPFD) is comprised of 50 dedicated men and women. There are 6 full time firefighters and 44 casual firefighters on staff.
The Stony Plain Fire Department is located at 4000 - 49 Avenue. The station is staffed Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call 780-963-3551 for general inquiries.
Always call 911 in an emergency!
Fire Advisory
The Town of Stony Plain is currently under a Fire Advisory.
Backyard fires are permitted in approved fire pits, smokers, BBQs, fire tables and gas fed appliances are acceptable for use with extreme caution. Fire permits are suspended or cancelled until conditions improve.
While backyard fires are currently allowed, a fire ban may be implemented if conditions worsen.
Follow these fire safe tips:
• Always use a screen spark arrestor with wood-burning firepits
• Fully extinguish firepits and solid fuel BBQs before leaving them unattended
Remember to be cautious when using smoking materials (cannabis, cigarettes, cigars, matches, or lighters) and dispose of cigarette butts only in appropriate metal containers. Never throw cigarette butts out the window of a vehicle or building, and do not extinguish them in flower pots or planters.
Fire Hazard Levels
Learn more about Fire Hazard Levels below.
| No Restrictions |
| Fires are permitted in approved backyard fire pits, smokers, BBQs, fire tables and gas fed appliances are acceptable for use. Larger outside fires are allowed with a permit from the fire department. |
| Fire Advisory |
| Fires are allowed in approved backyard fire pits, smokers, BBQs, fire tables and gas fed appliances are acceptable for use with extreme caution. Fire permits are suspended or cancelled until conditions improve. |
| Fire Ban |
| No open burning of solid fuel appliances permitted. This includes back yard fire pits and wood fired smokers. Only propane or natural gas fed appliances are acceptable for use. Fire permits are cancelled indefinitely. |
Events and Information
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Emergency Services |
Call 911 in an emergencySPFD responds to:
We also provide:
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| Emergency Preparedness |
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Emergency Preparedness Week will be observed from May 4 to May 10, 2025 with the Stony Plain Fire Department hosting an event on May 10. It's a great opportunity for community engagement and a chance to raise awareness about emergency planning. Local emergency services will be showcased, with agencies in the area sharing information and education. More information will follow!
Emergencies or disasters can happen any time and it is important to be prepared. Sign up for Alberta Emergency Alerts. Make a 72-hour emergency preparedness kit to help take care of yourself and your family in an emergency. Emergency Kit Checklist (alberta.ca) Stony Plain Emergency Preparedness Booklet
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False Alarm Bylaw |
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The False Alarm Bylaw was created to help reduce false alarms, reduce significant financial impacts on the SPFD, and to keep Fire Services available to respond to true emergencies. To help prevent false alarms, residents and business owners are encouraged to work with their alarm company and request phone contact prior to the alarm company contacting 9-1-1. Fee Schedule
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Fire Pits |
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There are currently no bans on recreational fire pits within Town limits, but please check Fire Bans Alberta for up to date information. You can have a fire pit in Stony Plain as long as you follow our fire pit guidelines and the open burning bylaw. We encourage safe and responsible burning when using your backyard fire pit. We ask you to use caution when using any open fire. Adhere to the following steps to keep yourself and your property safe:
Please contact us for open burn permits.
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Fire Prevention |
Fire Prevention WeekOctober 5 to October 11, 2025Fire Prevention week is an initiative to increase awareness about fire risks and an opportunity to educate people on fire prevention practices. Check back later to see what activities Stony Plain Fire Department has planned for Fire Prevention Week.
To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, visit www.nfpa.org/fpw.
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Fire Safety Inspections |
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We provide fire safety inspections upon request. During an inspection, SPFD looks for hazards such as:
The Basic Construction Fire Safety Plan can be found here.
The Stony Plain Fire Department is changing its Lock Box Program to improve Fire Department building access. To learn more about the Knox eLock system, visit knoxbox.com.
Contact the Fire Department at 780-963-3551 for more information or to request an inspection. |
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Fire Department History |
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The Stony Plain Fire Department was first established in 1908. The current station was opened in 2006. |
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Government of Alberta Videos |
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FireSmart teaches residents and stakeholders how to mitigate the risks and impacts of fires that affect communities and infrastructure. For more information, please visit FireSmart Alberta. |
| Off-Highway Vehicles |
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To learn more about wildfire prevention tips for OHVs, all-terrain vehicles, and other vehicles designed for travelling off public roads and on unpaved trails, scan the QR code or check out Open Alberta.
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| Smoking Fire Safety Tips |
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Smoking materials are responsible for many preventable fires. Every time you light a cigarette, you potentially increase the risk of an unintended fire. While accidents happen, smoking related fires are almost always preventable. If you're a smoker, if you have a smoker living in your home, or if you have a business or property where smoking happens, please consider the following tips: The fire danger is changingAs more people have moved outside to smoke, there has been a shift in smoking related fires from indoors to outdoors. Instead of the sofa or bed catching fire, fires in planters on balconies or decks have been a growing concern. In dry conditions, it doesn't take much more than a butt tossed off a balcony or from a vehicle window to start a grassfire that could potentially affect an entire community. Smoking outdoors may reduce risks inside, but it comes with a new set of risks outside! Stubbing out safelyThe best way to extinguish your cigarette is in a non-combustible container filled with non-combustible material. That could be sand in a metal bucket, a can, or in a glass jar. The most important thing to remember is that planters and flower pots are NEVER a safe place for cigarette butts. The soil in planters or pots is not dirt, and often contains organic material that will burn or smoulder for hours. You could think you've successfully stubbed out a cigarette in the morning, only to have the back of your house fully engulfed in flames in the afternoon. Sand in an empty can is cheap and easy. Replacing a home is not. Cannabis and fire safetyWhile cannabis and tobacco burn differently, there are still similar risks associated with having any burning, smouldering product in your home. Always have non-combustible ashtrays on hand and be careful to keep matches or lighters away from children. Medical oxygen and smokingIf you're using medical oxygen, you shouldn't be smoking, and neither should anyone else in your home. Medical oxygen saturates hair and fabrics (including clothing, bedding, and furniture), so even if you turn off the oxygen temporarily, the severe fire risk remains. The same ban applies to candles and any other open flame, as the additional oxygen in your home's air can have unexpected effects on any flame. The heat and intensity of oxygen-fed fires can be fatal. If you have allowed smoking in your home or building in the past, put signs on your doors warning visitors as they enter that smoking is no longer allowed because of the extreme risk of fire and burns due to the presence of medical oxygen. |
