Busby Volunteer Fire Department & Society

Good info. Check your vents and install a CO detector.

This message doesn’t change year round. Please watch out for us and slow down. 60 is max, but when passing workers a bit less is even nicer. Thank you

Busby and Pickardville firefighters practicing on vehicle fires, SCBA, and hose advancement.

Attack 6 has served the department and the community amazingly over the last few years. It has responded to critical medical, fire, and MVC’s since it has been commissioned. Just yesterday it was helping at a wildland fire east of Vimy. Thanks again to Busby and District Lions Club for their support for their help with this apparatus that will serve the community for many years to come!

Update 1315: burn complete in Busby. Even with the 1 of rain we had yesterday, the cured dead grass burnt very easily. Reminder to keep safe and keep updated on the current fire restrictions. Original post:,We will be conducting a hazard control burn in Busby this afternoon between 12-2. This is a controlled burn and firefighters willl be on site. Thanks for your understanding.

A rapid snow melt has left us with our usual dry spring fire conditions. A fire restriction is in place for Westlock County and a Fire Ban is in place for the provincially controlled green zone in the northern portion of the county. Westlock County Fire Services have responded to several outside fires caused by sparks from mowing, holdover burns from winter burning, and some structure fires. Please remember:... - never leave your approved fire pit when having a campfire - fully extinguish campfires before leaving. One spark is all it takes to ignite your yard and more. - obey all fire restriction notices. Offences are usually ticketed and charged with burning against a control order, with no warnings given - invest in fire smarting your property. - Keep a long garden hose handy when having a campfire. Please help us keep everyone safe at this time of year.

Westlock County: Update www.AlbertaFireBans.ca April 28, 2020 Continuing dry windy conditions, a fire restriction is now in effect for Westlock County Jurisdiction.... Note: Residents who live or travel in the fire protection area zone 44 must adhere to provincial ban and Refer to Alberta Fire Control Zone Map; https://wildfire.alberta.ca//FireControlZonesMap-May03-201 FIRE CONTROL ORDER: Westlock County Jurisdiction SUSPENDED: Fire Permits will no longer be issued for wood or yard cleanup. (The issuance of new fire permits will be restricted to essential burning only e.g. Agriculture Crop Removal) Banned: Exploding Targets & Tracer Rounds. Restricted: No Backcountry Campfires; Restricted: No Burn Barrels; Restricted: No Fires Using Charcoal Briquettes; Restricted: No Turkey Fryers; Restricted: No Tiki Torches; Restricted: No Fireworks; Restricted: The operation of any off-highway vehicle, for recreational purposes, is prohibited on all Public Land located within Westlock County Jurisdiction. This Order does not apply to the use of any off-highway vehicle: a. on private lands; or b. by any individual when exercising a right recognized and affirmed under Part II of the Constitution Act, 1982 or a right under section 12 of the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement or when travelling to a location to exercise such a right. Allowed: Backyard Fire Pits: must be minimum of three (3) meter clearance, measured from the nearest fire pit edge is maintained from buildings, property lines, or other combustible material and have a mesh screen with openings no larger than 12.5 mm and constructed of expanded metal (or equivalent non-combustible material), gas or propane stove barbeques. Allowed: Portable propane fire pits, that are CSA approved or UL certified Allowed: Engineered Incinerators Supervise and extinguish all fires during windy dry conditions. If you are burning you SHALL have water, and extinguishing equipment handy and ready. It is recommended that all burn permits that were previously issued be checked, to ensure that they are out and not cause a spring grass fire. Westlock County urges everyone to use extreme caution when working or driving in grassy areas, be mindful of hot exhaust and keep vehicles clean and free of debris as smoldering debris can fall off and start fires. Always know your location and Dial 911 for any emergency! More info: County Office (780) 349-3346