Fire Department

The Morinville Fire Department (MFD) is located at 10021-100 Street.  

Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency!

Emergency services

We respond to the following:

• Structural fires
• Grass fires
• Vehicle fires
• Hazardous material incidents
• Ice rescues
• Medical first response through Alberta Health Services Medical First Responder program

Fire pits and fireworks

• You must obtain a fire pit permit at Town Hall located at 10125-100 Avenue for $35.
• You must review and follow the fire pit guidelines for the permit to remain valid.
• Lifetime permits do not transfer to new owners or to a new home.
• Fireworks are not permitted within the Town of Morinville unless part of an organized neighbourhood display.

For more information, review the Fire Services Bylaw. 

Firefighter recruitment

Firefighting is a very rewarding career.

Every year in February Morinville Fire Department recruits new volunteer paid-on-call firefighters (when needed).

Watch for updates.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Reside within Morinville town limits
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid, class 5 Alberta driver's license (class 3 or higher and air brake endorsement is considered an asset)
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Records check and Driver's Abstract, if application is successful
• Physically fit (physical fitness test usually runs the first week of March)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English under stressful conditions

How to apply

You can apply from February 1 to 28 by email to Morinville Fire Department or drop off your application Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Don Found Fire Station located at 10021 100 Street.

Fire hall school tours

We offer fire hall tours the last week of May and the first week of June for children five years of age or older. Schools can call 780-939-4162 for more information and to book a tour.

Fire department history

In March 1950, at a Board of Trade meeting, a motion was passed that the town was in need of a twenty-two man volunteer brigade and a 1950 Dodge 3 Ton fire truck was purchased. We erected a tower with a siren behind the town office to alert the firefighters as calls came in. The Don Found Fire Station was opened in October 1986.