Fire bans temporarily ban backyard fire pits when conditions are hot and dry. Keep track of current fire bans in effect throughout Lethbridge.

Backyard fire pit permits are not required in the City of Lethbridge; however, all residents must be familiar and abide with our Open Burning Bylaw. Check out our fire permit information and application process if you wish to:

• Learn about the requirements you must have in place when operating a fire pit
• Learn how to apply for a commercial Open Burn Permit
• Learn how to apply for a Pyrotechnic Permit or a Fire Performance Permit if you wish to discharge firework displays or host a fire performance (fire spinning, etc.)

Discover how to request a home inspection or a new building/occupancy with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services.

Report a fire safety complain to our fire prevention bureau and we will follow up with you on your matter.

You can request a fire watch (a physical patrol of a building’s common areas, property exterior and other designated rooms/areas) if life safety systems become inoperable, such as fire alarm systems, sprinkler suppression systems and emergency generators.

In an attempt to reduce the number of false alarm responses by Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Bylaw 5542 allows Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to charge a fee for services regarding false fire alarms.

False Alarm Fees

All false alarm fees are calculated per calendar year)

• 1st Response: No Charge, Warning Letter
• 2nd Response: $75.00
• 3rd Response: $350.00
• 4th response and over: $675.00

Fees will be charged for: 

• Alarms ringing due to construction dust and hot works
• ​Reoccurring mechanical problems: i.e. faulty heat detector or changes in water pressure

Fees will not be charged for:

• Pull box accidentally activated
• ​Alarm rings, building supervisor verifies it is a false alarm and immediately calls 911
• ​Fire extinguished by resident

Visit Lethbridge Fire Fighters Charities to learn how you can help support the team by donating, purchasing merchandise or attending events that support:

• Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District
• Diabetes Canada
• Lethbridge Family Services
• Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in an emergency medical or fire situation? Nominate them and their efforts to be a Community Hero! Please provide their name, a description of the incident and your name and contact information.

As part of Fire Prevention Week each fall, we partner with local schools to name a deserving student a Fire Chief for a Day! Each year, we encourage students to learn about the week’s theme and fire prevention lessons. The Fire Chief for the Day gets to take part in a cool firefighter experience, including fire training, lunch at the station and a snazzy new uniform.

Founded in 2008, the Lethbridge Firefighters Pipes and Drums is a pipe band dedicated to providing traditional bagpipe and drum music to the community.