The Fire Danger Rating is a system of parameters which are considered in order to predict fire behaviour on any given day. The Fire Danger Rating system consists of four ratings and one special condition:
Low: Normal burning and residential fireworks allowed
Moderate: Normal burning and residential fireworks allowed
High: No open burning allowed other than campfires for cooking or warmth; LIGHTING OF RESIDENTIAL FIREWORKS ARE BANNED
Extreme: No open burning allowed; LIGHTING OF ALL FIREWORKS ARE BANNED
Restricted Fire Zone: Condition where the wild land is so dry that no open flame is allowed at all; LIGHTING OF ALL FIREWORKS ARE BANNED
Residential fireworks are permitted on Victoria Day, Canada Day, and the Civic Holiday including one day before and one day after each — provided that fire rating is Low or Moderate.
Under all circumstances, commercial firework displays are only allowed under the authority of the fire chief. For more information, you can view By-law 2022-40 (pdf 352.18kb) Fire permits can be found on the open air burning page.
Fire Danger Ratings are displayed on the Municipal Website and on signs located at:
- The entrance to the Municipal Waste Transfer Station on Municipal Drive
- On the front of Fire Station #2 in Waubamik
- At the entrance to Nine Mile Lake
