100 Mile Fire-Rescue

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue strongly encourages residents to look at alternatives to burning waste. Only clean wood is permitted to be burned within the municipal boundaries.  To obtain a burning permit please complete and submit an Burning Permit Application or complete the direct form below. 

ALL ISSUED BURN PERMITS INVALID DURING FIRE BANS

• Do you really have to burn? Are there alternatives?
• Will your burn be legal? – does it comply with the Wildfire Act and Regulation, Environmental Management Act, Smoke Control Regulation or Local Government bylaws?
• Have you checked the weather forecast? If it’s likely to be windy – do NOT burn!
• Smoke Direction – who is likely to be affected by your smoke?
• What is the best time of day to burn?
• Do you require a permit?

• Maintain an adequate fuel break
• Have sufficient help
• Provide enough firefighting tools – water etc.
• Keep the burn away from other combustible materials

• Neighbours – reduce complaints, false alarms – 911 calls
• Local Fire Dept or Fire Centre – seek advice, avoid a false alarm

• Attend the fire with fire fighting tools at all times while it is burning and there is a risk of the fire escaping
• Ensure the fire is extinguished before leaving
• Responsible to report the fire it is escapes

There are trade-off’s to consider regarding the best time of day to burn. Early morning or late evening burns will be less intense and more manageable but smoke may hang low and affect neighbours and roadways.

Burning during the heat of the day will provide for better venting conditions in most cases, but winds can be more unpredictable due to daytime heating and even a small gust ban send a manageable fire out of control in seconds.

• You are responsible to fight the fire
• You may be responsible to supply additional fire fighters and equipment
• You may be subject to other agency fire control costs
• You may be subject to costs for damage to property and crown timber
• You may be subject to fines or other penalties