Fire Department

Within Lloydminster city limits the Fire Chief may issue fire bans and restrictions. Lloydminster is not subject to provincial fire bans or fire bans issued by neighbouring municipalities.

Information about fire bans and restrictions is available here.

Backyard fire pits are allowed in the Lloydminster city limits – bylaws do apply.

Key points to remember are:

• All fire pits (including those with legs and lifted off the ground) and propane fire pits must be placed 10 feet away from combustible material including buildings, property lines, brush, trees, or other flammable material.
• The fire pit shall not exceed one metre in width, height, or diameter when measured at the widest points.
• A spark arrester mesh screen with openings 1.25cm or less and made of expanded metal must be used to cover the fire pit opening. This is to reduce airborne sparks.
• Only the burning of clean wood products is allowed within the City of Lloydminster.
• Open air fires must always be supervised by a responsible adult.
• A means of extinguishment should be on-hand while burning. This can be a garden hose or a fire extinguisher.

For more information, please review the Fire Services Bylaw 28-2020. 

During Fire Prevention Week, the Lloydminster Fire Department reminds residents advanced planning is critical to avoiding tragedy during a fire. It is also critical to develop an escape plan with multiple exits and ensure all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functional.

The Lloydminster Fire Department is once again teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to raise awareness for fire prevention. This year's campaign, "Make Smoke Alarms Work for YOU," focuses on raising awareness of the essential steps everyone can take to ensure their smoke alarms are functioning properly, helping protect themselves and those around them from the dangers of fires.

The community is invited to the department's annual Fire Prevention Week open house.

When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: D.E. Gustavson Fire Station No. 2 (2716 59 Avenue)

To read more about Make Smoke Alarms Work for YOU, visit the NFPA® website.

Low-hazard fireworks are not permitted to be set off within Lloydminster city limits. If found to be setting off fireworks you are in contravention of the bylaw and could be subject to a fine.

The Lloydminster Fire Department prohibits the resale or gift of fireworks without a permit issued by the Fire Chief.

To get an approved permit from the Fire Chief, one must:

• Have possession of a valid Fireworks Supervisory Permit
• Has paid a permit fee of fifty ($50) dollars

For further information, review the Fire Services Bylaw 28-2020.

If there are any questions, call 306-825-6515 or email lloydfire@lloydminster.ca.

Are you looking for an inspection to be completed?

Please select the following that applies to you:

• Occupancy Load Permit
• Commercial Inspection

Paid, on-call firefighters report to the Assistant Fire Chief. The firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents. Firefighters also participate in fire station activities, community events and attend regular and special training sessions.

Please visit the job postings here.  

• Lloydminster Firefighter Recruitment Manual
• Recruitment Job Related Physical Capacity Assessment Program