Find Your Fire Guardian
Before you strike a match, connect with the experts who help keep your operation safe and compliant.
Proactive Planning
Working Together for a Safer Community
Partner with your local fire guardian to ensure every burn on your property is safe, managed, and permitted.
Whether you’re clearing a back 40 brush pile, disposing of debris from a torn-down shed, or prepping a site for a new home, fire is a powerful tool in the agricultural toolkit. But in a landscape as wind-swept and vast as Lac Ste. Anne County, even a controlled burn requires a plan.
This is where our local fire guardians come in. Dedicated to promoting safe burning practices across the Lac Ste. Anne region, these experts are your first line of defence against accidental wildfire and costly fines.
Let's Get Started
Contact Your Division's Fire Guardian
Ready to clear that land? Don't leave your liability to chance. Use the table below to find the fire guardian for your specific division. A quick phone call is all it takes to ensure your next burn is safe, legal, and FireSmart.
- Division 1: Amy Preugschas › 780 396 9914 (cell)
- Division 2: Kristina Szabados › 825 777 7768 (cell)
- Division 3: Samme Bradshaw › 780 919 9966 (cell)
- Division 4: Stephen De Zaeyer › 780 967 5714 (landline)
- Division 5: Tracey Brown › 780 497 0585 (cell)
Your Partner in Safety
Why Contact Your Fire Guardian?
A fire guardian isn't just a permit issuer; they are a resource of local knowledge. When you contact the fire guardian assigned to your division, you gain access to professional advice tailored to our specific Alberta climate and terrain:
- Strategic Placement: Get expert guidance on exactly where to build your burn piles to minimize risk to standing crops or nearby infrastructure.
- Pile Management: Learn the optimal size and spacing for your piles to ensure a hot, efficient burn that doesn't become unmanageable.
- Weather Wisdom: Guardians monitor local conditions and can advise you on the best windows for burning—taking wind speed, direction, and humidity into account.
- Legal Protection: Most importantly, your fire guardian ensures you have the proper paperwork to avoid potential fines for unpermitted burns.
The Farm FireSmart Way
maintaining your own property is your first line of defense
Landowner Liability
The Responsibility Lies With You
As a landowner, the responsibility for a fire begins and ends with you.
- You are liable: If a fire escapes your control—or even if a winter holdover fire restarts on your property—you may be responsible for the full costs of containment and extinguishment.
- Insurance: Speak with your broker to ensure you have adequate wildland fire insurance coverage.
- Permits: Always have your Fire Permit on hand. If you re-pile or start a new burn, you must obtain a new permit.
