Fire

Junior Firefighter Program

Apply for our 2024 Junior Firefighter Program and learn the physical, mental and educational skills required to succeed in a career in the Fire Service

Students must be in Grades 11 or 12 to apply.

Annual Fire Inspection Fee

Per Fire Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, an annual fire inspection fee of $125.00 is payable to the Resort Municipality of Whistler for fire code compliance inspections conducted by Whistler Fire Rescue Service.

False Alarms

Effective January 2023, Whistler Fire Rescue Service will charge a standard fee of $250 for all false alarms.

No fires allowed without a permit

Campfire permits are free and are required for all residential campfires in Whistler. Campfires are not permitted in Whistler when the Fire Danger Rating is High or Extreme

Annual Fire Inspection Fee

Per Fire Safety Bylaw No. 2201, 2019, an annual fire inspection fee of $125.00 is payable to the Resort Municipality of Whistler for fire code compliance inspections conducted by Whistler Fire Rescue Service.

The Whistler Fire Rescue Service is dedicated to promoting fire and life safety throughout the resort community, as well as effectively mitigating problems when they occur. Wildfires will happen and it is a shared responsibility to reduce the impact of fires on the community.

Fire prevention and regulations

The best way to prevent a fire is to stop it from starting. Find fire regulations and tips to keep Whistler fire-free.

Community wildfire protection and preparedness

Whistler is at high risk of wildfires. Find out what the RMOW is doing and how you can prepare for the risk of wildfires.

Fire Rescue opportunities and recruitment

Want to be part of an innovative, caring, committed, community-minded team?

About Whistler Fire Rescue Service

Whistler Fire Rescue Service focuses on education, prevention, and effective emergency response.

FireSmart

Whistler Fire Rescue Service focuses on education, prevention, and effective emergency response.

Sign up for Whistler Alert

Whistler Alert informs you by text, phone and email of emergencies that may impact you.

Contact and report fires

  • Report emergencies and fires in Whistler: Dial 911.
  • Report wildfires outside Whistler: 1-800-663-5555 (or *5555 toll-free on most cellular networks)
  • Schedule a Home FireSmart assessment

Deaf and hard of hearing people can pre-register for E-Comms text to contact 911.

Non-emergency contact:
Whistler Fire Rescue Service
4325 Blackcomb Way
604-935-8260
fire@whistler.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.