The Whistler Fire Rescue Service (WFRS) is dedicated to promoting fire and life safety throughout the resort community, as well as effectively mitigating problems when they occur.
As of Sunday, July 23, there is a Campfire Ban in Whistler until further notice. NO fires allowed at any level of fire danger rating. Effective August 16, all high-risk construction activity in the interface area (within 10 m of the forest) shall cease. All other work shall maintain a minimum 2-hour fire watch after construction ceases.
Refer to 2017 Campfire Ban for more details.
PROPANE BBQS: ONLY propane barbecues are allowed in the parks.
PROPANE CAMPFIRES: A CSA-rated or ULC-rated portable campfire apparatus that uses propane fuel is allowed in Whistler, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 cm and it is used in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.
Refer to 2017 Fire Danger Info Sheet.
Find out more about the Fire Danger Rating. For 2017, Whistler's fire danger rating is listed as "Cheakamus".
Information about the current wildfire situation in British Columbia can be found on at BC Wildfire. Details about smoke forecasts are at BC Smoke Forecasts and about air quaility are at BC Air Quality.
Please also refer to our 2017 Summer Wildfire Info Sheet.
