Wildfire Management

Details on current and past wildfire activity, fire weather, how to report a wildfire, fire bans currently in effect, safe burning practices and burning permit requirements; information on how wildfires are managed; how to become a firefighter; protecting yourself against the treat of wildfire and information on the Smokey Bear program can be found below.

		Current and Past Fire Activity We rely on current daily information on fire activity in the province to implement decisions on strategies, objectives and goals.

		Fire Weather Weather conditions are key factors in determining wildfire danger, weather also strongly influences fire behaviour.

		Report a Fire

		Burning Permits The Prairie and Forest Fire Act states that burning permits are required from April 1 to October 31 of any given year and that if anyone is planning to burn grass in ditches and pastures, stubble, windrows or any other potentially dangerous burning they must obtain a free burning permit.

		FireSmart - Education and Prevention

		Wildfire Management Strategy

		Fuel Management

		Employment/Training

		Aviation Operations Aviation Operations is responsible to deliver a safe, efficient and cost effective aviation program that meets Fire Management and Forest Protection Branches needs as well as providing an Air Attack Program that meets national standards.

		Smokey Bear

		Wildfire Management Advertising Materials

Related Documents

Saskatchewan Environment Protocol For Providing Assistance on Municipal Fires
		Protocol for Providing Assistance on Municipal Fires.pdf ( 22.3 KB )
Reclamation Manual
		Reclamation Manual.pdf ( 3.1 MB )
Fire History 1945-2007
		Fire History 1945-2007.pdf ( 5.8 MB )
Fire History 1945-2008
		Fire History 1945-2008.pdf ( 5.8 MB )
Fire History 2007
		Fire History 2007.pdf ( 3.7 MB )
Fire History 2008
		Fire History 2008.pdf ( 1.6 MB )
Fire Towers 2009
		Fire Towers 2009.pdf ( 446.7 KB )
Fire Towers Visibility 2008
		Fire Towers Visibility 2008.pdf ( 772.6 KB )
Forest Fire Management Strategies in Saskatchewan
		Forest Fire Management Strategies in SK.pdf ( 6.7 MB )
Forest Protection Areas 2009
		Forest Protection Areas 2009.pdf ( 1.3 MB )
Weather 2008
		Weather 2008.pdf ( 1.1 MB )

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