BEAVER EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSION

Serving Beaver County, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking and Kinsella

Emergency Services Fees


Beaver Emergency Services Commission charges for emergency response to structure fires, wildland fires on private property & motor vehicle accidents & incidents.  Fees/rates available here.

Current Fire Ban Status


Fire Restriction

All Fire Permits are Suspended and No New Permits are being issued at this time.

Fire Safety Codes


Fire Safety Inspections and inspections for Occupancy Permits are administered by Beaver Emergency Services Commission(BESC). Contact the BESC office 780-336-3041 for information.

Beaver Emergency Services News

Alberta Firebans

Alberta Fire Bans

Click here to find the latest information on all active advisories, restrictions and bans across the province. Please note: Beaver County is not within the Forest Protection Areas.    

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BESC Events

VIKING WEATHER

Sections

Fire Restriction

All Fire Permits are Suspended. No new Fire Permits will be approved.

Please extinguish all previously permitted fires and check recently burned brush piles to ensure they are extinguished completely.

This includes:
  • Burn barrels
  • Open fire (Brush, Bonfire)
  • Fireworks

Recreational fires in an approved fire pit with a mesh screen are still permitted provided they are continuously attended and have adequate water supply available. Only firewood or charcoal, in an approved fire pit with a mesh screen, are to be burned. Please ensure wind speeds of less than 10 km/h when burning. Information on fire pits are available on the BESC website.