Fire
To report a fire, telephone 911.
Empress Fire Department (below)
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AB: Empress: 2023-May-01
2023-05-01 Empress – Fire Advisory
No Fireworks allowed. The fire hazard rating has increased. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and private fire pits, but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. There must be a charged hose line nearby; within 2 meters, which could be used to put the fire out. Gas or propane stove/barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed, providing they are on a non-combustible surface.
The public is asked to ensure all fires are attended and to be completely extinguished before leaving unattended.
AB: Special Areas No. 2, 3 & 4: 2023-Oct-24
For further information contact:
Rob Palmer at 403-779-3733
AB: Municipal District of Acadia #34: 2023-Oct-24
Fire Advisory.
The fire hazard rating has increased and Controlled Burns may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and random camping areas, but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. Incinerator fires are permitted at a minimum distance of 30m away from structures and 3m away from combustible materials.
AB: Cypress County: 2023-Nov-01
SK: Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261: 2023-Oct-24
SK: Rural Municipality of Deer Forks No. 232: 2023-Oct-27
SK: Rural Municipality of Happyland No. 231: 2023-Oct-27
Empress Fire Department
Fire Hall (Fire Station) Address: 314 3rd Avenue W
Public Works Address: 331 3rd Street W
This new building was constructed in 2015 to house both the Empress Fire Department and Empress Public Works.
The Fire Department is composed of volunteers, and is funded partly by the Village of Empress and partly by Alberta Special Areas.
See Empress Fire Department Facebook Page
The department meets regularly for operational and training sessions.
Our Fire Chief is Chad Van Dam.