Fire Services

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation; please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

The Regional District of Mount Waddington provides fire protection service to participating unincorporated communities through the support of Volunteer Fire Departments. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation:

All fires that have caused damage to property, injuries or fatalities or that required fire department resources to suppress must be reported to the Office of the Fire Commissioner. All calls are answered by BC Wildfire Service staff at the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre. Any information you can provide is helpful, however you can expect the emergency call taker to ask for details about the fire.

Our Volunteer Fire Departments need YOU! 

A local Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is necessary for a community to have fire protection services that keep property insurance rates reasonable for residents and businesses alike.  In that spirit, all able-bodied individuals living in unincorporated communities are encouraged to talk with their local fire chief about becoming a volunteer member, particularly if they do not normally commute work to other locations.  Without enough volunteers, communities risk losing their fire protection and seeing incident response times become much greater.  Our Volunteer Fire Departments want to hear from you.

Fire Bans & Restrictions

Looking for an online resource to stay up to date on campfire & wildfire safety? Visit the link below for more information:

BC Fire Bans and Restrictions