Trochu Fire Department

Trochu Fire Department A group of Dedicated Volunteers that provide Emergency Services and Fire Protection to the community we live in.

As of May 5, 2026 a Fire Restriction has been placed on the Town of Trochu. The Town of Trochu follows Kneehill County f...
05/05/2026

As of May 5, 2026 a Fire Restriction has been placed on the Town of Trochu. The Town of Trochu follows Kneehill County fire restrictions. Please check Alberta Fire Bans for further information. https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

05/05/2026

May 5, 2026: A Fire Restriction is now in effect for Kneehill County, due to current dry conditions. https://www.kneehillcounty.com/2278/Burn-Permits-Fire-Bans

Under a Fire Restriction, safe campfires are allowed in fire rings only.
Gas or propane stoves/barbeques and portable propane fire pits are also allowed.

Current fire permits may be suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. If the situation continues to worsen, a Fire Ban will be instated.

As the fire restriction also applies to burn pits, Kneehill County’s Torrington and Linden Transfer Sites are temporarily unable to accept burn pit materials until the fire restriction is lifted. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: This restriction only applies to Kneehill County. The Towns of Three Hills and Trochu, and the Villages of Acme, Carbon, and Linden will have their own restrictions, if any. Please call their offices or visit their websites for details in their jurisdictions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Stay up to date on fire restrictions and fire bans in Alberta, at www.albertafirebans.ca.

Kneehill County residents can also sign up to receive Fire Ban notifications from Kneehill County via text and email. https://www.kneehillcounty.com/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe

Be careful out there with machinery, ci******es or any kind of heat source. It’s extremely dry and dangerous right now!
05/03/2026

Be careful out there with machinery, ci******es or any kind of heat source. It’s extremely dry and dangerous right now!

Trochu Fire will be conducting a controlled burn on Saturday May 2, 2-4pm near Twp 33-2 and Range Road 24-3.
05/02/2026

Trochu Fire will be conducting a controlled burn on Saturday May 2, 2-4pm near Twp 33-2 and Range Road 24-3.

Tomorrow May 2,2026 is Highway clean up. Adult and youth groups across Alberta will be walking the primary and secondary...
05/02/2026

Tomorrow May 2,2026 is Highway clean up. Adult and youth groups across Alberta will be walking the primary and secondary Highways picking garbage and keeping Alberta clean.

PLEASE SLOW DOWN WHEN PASSING THE VOLUNTEERS!!

04/29/2026

Preparing for Grass Fire Season

As a preventative measure, as we prepare for the grass fire season, we are reaching out to our dedicated farming community. Your expertise and farm implements can play a crucial role in halting the spread of these fires.

How Can You Help?

1. Check in with Fire Scene Command: Any time you are aware of a fire or other dangerous situation, please report it to 911 immediately. As we all know, they spread quickly! If you have equipment that could be of assistance, please report to the fire command on scene, who will determine how best to respond to the situation. Some locations are marked with flashing green lights but will be identified by firefighters on the scene. It is important for the safety of all people on the scene to know where the hazards are and where preventative measures are being set up.

2. Effective Use of Equipment: Plows, discs, and other farm implements can create firebreaks that are essential in stopping the fire’s progress. Coordination is essential to the safety of all working the fire scene.

3. Stay Informed: Keep up to date with the latest instructions and safety information from fire officials and crews on the scene.

4. Water Tankers Ready: Please ensure your water tankers are full and on standby. Inform the fire department that you have a water tanker available for use if needed and tell them where it is located. Fire Departments can coordinate where they could be used in the emergency.

5. Check on Winter Firepits: If you lit a permitted winter fire, check on it this spring to ensure it is no longer smouldering. With the spring winds, we have seen many of these re-ignite.

6. Stay in the Know with Fire Bans: Fire Guardians issue permits year-round. This helps with fewer call-outs for our fire departments, as well as control of fires under certain circumstances. Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for updated Fire Ban information for your area. NOTE: If there is a fire ban, burning barrels are also NOT allowed, even if screened.

Your contribution is invaluable, and together, we can safeguard our lands and livelihoods. Let’s stand united against the threat of grass fires.

Your safety is paramount. For more information and to coordinate your efforts, please contact your local fire department.

(Pictured: Drone footage of a grass fire in Kneehill County.)

Just a reminder when parking your vehicle. Please do not park in front of or block Fire Department access to a Fire Hydr...
04/26/2026

Just a reminder when parking your vehicle. Please do not park in front of or block Fire Department access to a Fire Hydrant. Thank you to the owner of this car for “staging” this photo for training purposes.

Awesome ad for volunteer firefighters!
03/11/2026

Awesome ad for volunteer firefighters!

Don’t forget to change ALL your PRECIOUS clocks!!
03/08/2026

Don’t forget to change ALL your PRECIOUS clocks!!

02/06/2026

Trochu Fire asks that if you’ve been burning during the winter months, please take the time to make sure the fire is completely out. Bush piles will smoulder for a long time. With warmer temperatures, melting snow, & dry conditions, be extra vigilant when burning. Please check on your burn sites to ensure that fires are properly extinguished. Winter fires can reignite and cause a wildfire in the spring when conditions tend to be dry.

For further information, visit the Alberta wildfire website: wildfire.alberta.ca

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211 Northfield Road
Trochu, AB
T0M2C0

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