Fire Station No. 4 – Precautionary self-isolation ends
On March 12, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department in consultation with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, migrated our four firefighters from a self-isolation state to self-monitoring. Self- monitoring is required for 14 days after any risk of exposure. There are no restrictions on attending work or schools but an individual must avoid crowded spaces and vulnerable people. In addition, individuals must watch for new symptoms and be continuously tracking their body temperature.
The Saskatoon Fire Department had been in close communication with the four staff members who had self-isolated inside Fire Station No. 4 over an 18-hour period. The decision to remain in the station was jointly agreed upon by the staff members involved and Fire Department management. During this time, the fire station was closed to outside access and contingency plans were activated to maintain response coverage from a secondary location in the district.
The Saskatoon Fire Department continues to assess the COVID-19 pandemic through the guidance of the Emergency Management Organization and through the leadership of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. As a front-line emergency service, we are committed to a high level of planning and preparedness to maintain continued response in proudly serving the residents and visitors of Saskatoon.
The four staff members who were in isolation returned to duty for the start of their next scheduled shifts and the fire station has been placed back into service.
Factual and up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus.
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