Founded in 1885, Calgary has the largest municipal police service in Alberta and the third largest municipal force in Canada (behind Toronto and Montreal).

There are circumstances when police presence is needed during filming:

• To control traffic when roads are closed (see Streets and sidewalks).
• To control traffic for any stunts or special effects.
• For any filming involving weapons that will be visible to the public (whether guns will be fired or not).

Recognized as an industry leader with an impeccable reputation, the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) consists of four platoons of firefighters located in 43 fire stations across the city.

When we receive filming requests that involve CFD services, representatives of the production team will likely be required to attend a pre-production Fire and Safety meeting in which all logistics and impacts will be discussed. Only after this meeting will permits be considered. 

Use of these may require the presence of Police and/or Fire. A permit is required when production involves any of the following:

• The transport of any explosives and/or fireworks.
• The use of any explosives, fireworks or pyrotechnics.
• The burning of any buildings or vehicles, etc. 

• A complete run-down of each block where special effects and/or prop firearms are to be used.
• A product list/complete description of the devices, materials, etc. being used to create special effects and how they will be used.
• Proof of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 (2 million) CAD.
• Detailed information on the safety precautions and apparatus that will be used to protect the public, cast and crew. 

• You’ll need to let us know at least 3 weeks in advance if firearms will be used and seen by the public, whether they will be fired or not. Please provide us with the time and location of filming, the nature of the firearms used, and the name, permanent address, phone number and date of birth of the gun wrangler.
• Armourers/gun wranglers must be able to provide a Possession & Acquisition License (PAL). They must be familiar with Canadian laws with respect to storage/transportation/regulation of permitted/prohibited firearms.
• All restricted and/or prohibited weapons must have an “Authorization to Transport” permit issued by the Canadian Firearms Centre (CFC). The CFC can be contacted at 1-800-731-4000.

• When filming with loud special effects, gunfire, fireworks, etc., verbal and written notification must be provided to notify residents and/or businesses in the general vicinity. We may ask you to make these notifications before permits are issued.

All fees are subject to change and 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

A one-hour minimum charge may apply.