Fire Permits
Consumer fireworks are not permitted in the District of Squamish.
To report the use, possession or sale of fireworks, please contact the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100 to file a complaint, or dial 911 if urgent.
In order to maintain fire safety within the District of Squamish boundaries, you are required to obtain a permit authorized by Squamish Fire Rescue for the activities listed below.
Residential Campfire Permit
Campfires are for the personal enjoyment of a fire by friends and family on residential property. If you are not the property owner, written consent must be emailed to the Fire Chief at sfr@squamish.ca for review and approval of permit.
Fireworks Permit
Fireworks permits will no longer be issued. In response to increased public safety concerns, District of Squamish Council has adopted a bylaw to ban the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks within District of Squamish boundaries. The ban applies to all consumer fireworks including roman candles, bottle rockets and other consumer grade fireworks. Selling, purchasing, possession or discharging fireworks is not permitted at any time.
Wood Burning Appliance Permit
All wood burning appliances (ie: woodstoves, fireplace inserts, etc.) within the District of Squamish require a permit. Appliances must be inspected by a Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) certified technician. In order to obtain your permit you must submit a copy of your WETT certificate, along with two digital photographs of the installation, to Squamish Fire Rescue. Cost of permit is $20, payable by cash, credit, debit or cheque.
If you require more information, please contact our office at 604-898-9666.
The following are strictly prohibited within the District of Squamish boundaries year round.
- Fires in any public space (ie: riverbanks, mountainside, beaches).
- Open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials.