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

To enhance fire safety and ensure consistent testing and maintenance of fire alarm and sprinkler systems across the city, the Lethbridge Fire Prevention Bureau is introducing a Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Testing Registry. 

Effective January 1, 2025, all vendors conducting work on fire alarm, sprinkler and voice communication systems within the City of Lethbridge will be required to register with this system. This initiative aims to uphold safety standards and ensure all systems are tested and maintained in accordance with industry regulations and best practices. 

For more information, please review the following resources: 

• Letter to Fire Alarm Testing Companies 2024 
• Letter to Water-based Fire Protection Testing Companies 2024

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.

We host a ‘Fire Chief for a Day’ colouring contest as part of Fire Prevention Week. Children under 12 are encouraged to participate by submitting their completed colouring sheets for a chance to win. The winner will have an opportunity to serve as the Fire Chief for a day. Entries must be submitted by October 20, 2024. During Fire Prevention Week colouring sheets can be downloaded online, picked up at the outreach events, or are available for pick up from the Lethbridge Public Library.

The Fire Chief for a Day gets to take part in a cool firefighter experience, including fire training and lunch at the station.

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