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Saskatoon Emergency Management calls on residents to take action during Emergency Preparedness Week

May 1, 2026 - 11:00 am

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) is an annual event held across Canada that encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This year’s theme, Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. is a reminder that emergencies can happen at any time and being prepared is crucial.

Emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Knowing the risks specific to your area and being prepared can help individuals and communities respond more effectively to emergencies, reduce the risk of injury or harm, and potentially save lives.

"Emergencies can happen without warning, which is why preparedness is so important,” says Pamela Goulden-McLeod, Director of Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization. "Emergency Preparedness Week is a critical reminder for residents to take action by reviewing emergency plans, checking supplies and understanding local risks. Being prepared ahead of time is a vital step that helps protect lives and strengthens our community's ability to responds when the unexpected happens."

Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week by taking the time to:

  • Know the risks – Every community can have different risks. What are the risks for your home, your business, and when you are travelling? Knowing the risks and how to respond are part of being prepared.
  • Make a plan – Develop an emergency plan tailored to your family or your business/workplace. How will you get in touch with each other? Where is the list of emergency phone numbers? Where do you need to go if you need to evacuate your home or business/workplace?
  • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.
  • Follow trustworthy sources – Examples include the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Emergency Management.
  • Sign up for notifynow messages – When a public safety concern arises, notifynow sends public safety messages to residents of Saskatoon via telephone, email or text message with important information on what to do, where to go and what to expect.

For additional information about emergency preparedness, visit: saskatoon.ca/emo.

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Structure fire - 200 block Ave. V S

April 29, 2026 - 10:44 pm
Incident Number:
S2607290
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

First arriving crews reported smoke coming from the basement of a four plex.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines and made entry to the basement suite.

A fire was found in the kitchen area.

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Garage Fire - 200 block Ave. M N.

April 25, 2026 - 3:50 am
Incident Number:
S2606746
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Crews observed smoke coming from a detached garage.

Action(s) Taken:

Crews advanced hose lines and forced entry into the garage.

Crews had to remove a large number of stored items to find the seat of the fire.

A search confirmed there were no occupants in the garage.

 

More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Water rescue – North of Broadway Bridge

April 23, 2026 - 3:41 am
Incident Number:
S2606742
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters arrived with multiple SPS units on scene
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crew launched rescue boat
  • Crew on the boat with the aid of SPS direction from bridge and coordination from the shore- located patient 
  • Fire crew got patient on board the rescue boat and brought patient to shore
  • Turned patient care over to ambulance service

Wildland Grass Fire- Highway 219 in Corman Park

April 20, 2026 - 9:52 pm
Incident Number:
S2606099
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames from a wildland grass fire
Action(s) Taken:
  • Responded with two specialized four wheel drive wildland trucks, a water tanker, a fire engine and a command vehicle
  • Fire crews are using hose lines and the specialized wildland trucks to extinguish and contain the fire 
More Information:
  • Fire crews remain on scene.

White Powder - 300 BLK 103rd St E

April 20, 2026 - 4:46 pm
Incident Number:
S2606044
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Unknown substance at Canada Post Distribution Centre
Action(s) Taken:
  • One SFD engine company, HAZMAT technician unit, HAZMAT decontamination unit and battalion chief responded to address for report of an unknown white powder.
  • First responding engine company identified the initial hazard and established a hot zone. 
  • One postal worker exposed to the unknown substance. SFD paramedics assessed worker. Worker showed no signs or symptoms of injury or distress.
  • HAZMAT technicians donned hazard appropriate PPE and entered hot zone with a cache of hazardous material identifying equipment.
  • Product was deemed non-hazardous.
  • Normal operations resumed at facility.
More Information:
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Structure Fire- 100 Block of Avenue N South

April 19, 2026 - 2:46 pm
Incident Number:
S2605930
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke coming from a detached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the structure fire
  • Fire crews searched garage to confirm no one was inside
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Structure Fire- 100 Block of Avenue U South

April 7, 2026 - 11:24 pm
Incident Number:
S2604399
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a upper floor

Action(s) Taken:
  • Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew with a hose line entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside and to extinguish interior fire 
  • Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.

Motor vehicle collision - Idylwyld Dr North & Highway 16

April 4, 2026 - 5:27 am
Incident Number:
S2604050
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
Firefighters observed a single vehicle on its roof as a result of a rollover.
Action(s) Taken:
Fire crews, with assistance from police, established a safe zone and closed the highway.
Four occupants were located, including three who had been ejected from the vehicle and one who was entrapped.
One occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene by fire crews and paramedics.
Fire crews used extrication tools to remove the entrapped occupant from the vehicle.
 
More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

Structure fire – 100 Ross Crescent

March 25, 2026 - 9:24 pm
Incident Number:
S2602994
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire in the structure.
  • Fire crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
  • Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.
More Information:
  • The fire has been completely extinguished.
  • A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
  • There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
  • A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.