Services

The Prince Albert Fire Department is dedicated to the safety of our residents, business community and tourists. Our services include:

Delivering emergency fire and rescue services
Enforcing fire safety bylaws and safety codes and providing training, inspections and education to individuals and businesses
Promoting the reduction of injury and death through fire prevention and safety education programs
Supporting emergency and disaster management planning, preparedness and response

Fire Pit Rules

Back yard fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are allowed in the Prince Albert City limits if you follow these fire pit rules:

Must be two meters away from any building, combustible material and the property line.
Size does not exceed 75 cm (30 inches) wide and 52 cm (20 inches) high.
Must be enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete blocks, heavy sheet metal or non-combustible material with a 18-gauge thickness.
A spark arrestor mesh screen with an opening not exceeding 13 mm (0.5 inches).

Conditions for Burning

Must always be supervised while in use. Do not leave a Fire Pit unattended.
The fire pit must not cause nuisance or inconvenience to others.
Only seasoned cut firewood is to be burnt in fire pits.

Fireworks Permit

Pursuant to the provisions of Bylaw No. 15 of 2021, The Fire Services Bylaw, please be advised that:

No person shall discharge any low hazard fireworks and no person being the owner or occupant of any premises shall permit any low hazard fireworks to be discharged except:

Between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day; or
Between the hours of dusk on New Year’s Eve to 12:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Low Hazard Fireworks are available for purchase by the general public without a license. These include, but are not limited to firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, Roman candles, volcanoes and sparklers, etc.

No person shall ignite sky lanterns (or any variant) within the municipal boundaries of the City of Prince Albert.

No person shall set off any fireworks on a street or other public place except as part of a public high-hazard fireworks display as permitted by the Bylaw.

No person shall set off any fireworks during a declared fire ban.

A fine of $500 for an individual can be issued to anyone setting off fireworks in contravention of the bylaw. (Fire Services Bylaw No 15 of 2021).

If you are the holder of a Fireworks Display Supervisor card, and have been contracted to set off a high-hazard fireworks display, you must complete BOTH the High-Hazard Fireworks Display Approval Permit as well as the Airspace Supplement to Fireworks Permit and return it to the Fire Hall at 76 – 15^th Street East, Prince Albert, a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. There is a $100 permit fee that will be charged for each display.

High Hazard Fireworks include, but are not limited to rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, tourbillions, maroons, large wheels, etc.

Inspections

We conduct inspections to ensure compliance with The Fire Prevention Act, 1992, insurance purposes, to obtain a fire inspection license or peace of mind. The three types of fire inspections are:

Fire Inspection services and fees
Service	Price
Required inspections for a Provincial or Federal grant or license. (Example - approved homes such as nursing homes or group homes or Day Cares.) - In City Required inspections for a Provincial or Federal grant or license. (Example - approved homes such as nursing homes or group homes or Day Cares.) - Out of City.	$75/hr $200 plus mileage
Rental properties, medical institutions, businesses (professional services, stores), industrial building (factories, mercantile) and assembly building (churches, schools, restaurants, community halls, arenas)	Free
Residential homes (private dwellings). Fire department staff members will perform private home inspections at the request of homeowners to instruct and educate citizens on topics of fire safety and fire hazards.	Free

Lock Boxes

We offer a voluntary program to help you get rapid and secure access during an emergency response. The lock box allows the Fire Department to access your business (or in rare cases, for your home) without damaging your property when forcing doors or windows in an emergency.

You can buy a lock box device which is mounted near the main building entrance of your property. Once installed on your building, we will lock the provided keys inside the lock box and update our system with the location of the box and the keys inside.

To request a lock box, complete the Fire Department Lock Box Request form.

Needle Pick Up

People use needles for many different purposes. The Straight to the Point Harm Reduction Program through Saskatchewan Health provides education, awareness, guidance and supplies for safe needle clean up.

Access Place
101-15th Street East (lower level of the Addiction Services building)

If you find a needle, you can contact Access Place to pick it up. They can be reached by calling (306) 765-6533.

If you are comfortable you can also safely dispose of a needle by following these steps:

Get a small hard container that needles can't poke through such as a pop bottle or plastic container. It must have a lid.
Wear closed toe shoes
Wear gloves
Preferably using tongs, pick up syringe by plunger end, keeping the tip (sharp) pointed end away from you. Never try to cap the needle.
Place needle in container.
Place lid on tightly
Wash hands
Return container to access place or in one of the large drop-off bio-bins at the following locations:

SLGA Retail Liquor Store, 99 – 9 Street East
National Hotel, 906 – 1 Avenue West
Rotary Trail, near 300 River Street West (west side of train bridge)
Fire Hall, 76 – 15 Street East
Buddy’s Convenience Store, 903 – 17 Street West
Partners Furniture Warehouse, 100 – 17 Street East

If you need help related to safe needle disposal outside of the regular day hours, please contact the Prince Albert Fire Department.

Open Burning

If you want to cleanup wood or vegetation on your acreage by having an open burn, complete the Burn Permit online form or contact the Life Safety Office at the Fire Department (weekdays). A Fire Prevention Officer will work with you to arrange a site visit, completion of a burn permit, and invoicing of the associated $50 permit fee.

Open burn permits are only considered in country residential areas (acreages) north of the North Saskatchewan River. Burn permits will not be approved for urban residents.

Public Education and Tours

Have a fire truck come to your event or book a tour of the fire station. Submit your request to the Fire Department using the online Book a Tour Request Form.

Book a fire station tour and learn about any of these fire education programs:

Fire extinguisher usage
Fire safety and awareness
Fire prevention
Special hazard ice safety
Babysitting fire safety course

Provide the following when booking your tour or presentation:

Date and time requested (minimum two weeks prior notice is required)
Number of children and/or adults expected to attend
Name of the organization
Contact person including phone number and email address
Address of your location (if requesting a site presentation)

NOTE: the Firefighters may have to respond to an emergency and cannot guarantee availability of scheduled presentations or tours.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms Mandatory

Under the Fire Bylaw 15 of 2021, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms are now mandatory in all residences in Prince Albert. Under Section 22 of the bylaw, CO alarms must be installed within 5 meters of each bedroom in your home.

What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is poisonous to humans. It is known as the “silent killer” because humans cannot tell when they are around it, but it is very dangerous and deadly. The carbon monoxide alarm is a safety device that can alert homeowners of a CO leak and help them escape a potentially life-threatening situation, like carbon monoxide poisoning.

1. What does a carbon monoxide alarm do?

Carbon monoxide alarms detect the poisonous gas and provide early warning. In the event of a carbon monoxide leak, it is critical that you get to fresh air as soon as possible. Every second counts, and CO alarms can provide you and your family the advanced warning necessary to escape your home during an emergency.

2. What are the main sources of carbon monoxide leaks?

Carbon monoxide can be produced by any fuel-burning device. Three main sources are your home’s furnace, natural gas clothes dryer, and fireplace. It is important to have these sources regularly serviced and cleaned by a professional to help prevent a CO leak that could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

3. Where do you install carbon monoxide alarms?

You must have carbon monoxide detectors within 5 meters of every bedroom or sleeping area for safety while you and your family are sleeping.

4. Where should carbon monoxide alarms be placed in each room?

Carbon monoxide alarms can be placed anywhere in the room. Contrary to popular belief that CO is heavier than air, CO alarms can be placed on the wall or the ceiling and will be just as effective.

5. How often should you test and replace your CO alarms to make sure they are working?

It is important to test your alarms regularly, but it is suggested to test them once monthly. If your carbon monoxide alarm has replaceable batteries, they should be changed at least annually. Although you replace your batteries, carbon monoxide alarms don’t last forever. They have a lifetime of up to 10 years, but it is important to check the specific product for lifetime.

6. Symptoms of CO poisoning

At lower levels symptoms are nonspecific and can include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Continued exposure to moderate or high CO levels (acute exposure) can result in disorientation, unconsciousness, convulsions, and cardiorespiratory arrest.

Details of these services can be found in the City of Prince Albert's Fire Services Bylaw.