Firefighters finish clearing up diesel fuel after this semi's gas tank was ruptured.

courtesy Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Firefighters are trained to respond to situations involving the unplanned release of dangerous goods (and to prevent the escalation of that situation) such as chemical leaks, gas spills or accidents involving dangerous goods cargo.

 

In 2009, Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services responded to more than 2,280 hazardous material calls including clean up following motor vehicle accidents, spills and leaks, carbon monoxide detector warnings, hypodermic needle pickup, and emergency response at Saskatoon's Diefenbaker Airport.