Fire Services

Fire Services warns residents that a fire restriction or ban may be coming if conditions do not improve. Open fires are allowed with permits, but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant.

The Jasper fire is now under control and the time has come for residents to pick up the pieces and start over. Brian Cornforth is sifting through the ashes in Jasper, hoping to find his mother’s wedding rings in the wreckage of her house.

Fire Chief Brian Cornforth appeared on Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen to discuss Parkland County’s role in the firefighting efforts in Jasper. The conversation touched on how our fire crews were able to assist and the dedication of the Jasper crews who were relentless in their efforts to save the community despite their own personal losses happening in real time.

(From left to right):. Councillor Rob Wiedeman, Bill Purdy, Brian Cornforth, Mayor Allan Gamble.

Parkland County is excited to be one of 12 communities across Canada receiving the Wawanesa Community Wildfire Prevention Grants in 2024. These grants will fund a local project to help increase our resilience to wildfires through risk reduction and prevention activities.

April 4, 2023 - Last night we celebrated our 2023 Fire Services Recruit Graduation. As these recruits officially step into the role of Parkland County Firefighters, we thank them for the incredible amount of dedication and perseverance they have shown throughout their training.