Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure fire – 100 Ross Crescent
March 25, 2026 - 9:24 pm
- Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.
- 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.
- 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.
Structure fire – 100 Block Avenue F North
March 25, 2026 - 1:01 pm
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the vehicles and structure fire simultaneously.
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames from structure
Firefighters observed vehicles on fire
Structure fire – 1700 block Avenue D North
March 20, 2026 - 9:31 pm
- Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a attached garage.
- Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to the fire while another 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 house.
- 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.
Commercial structure fire – 1900 block of 1st Avenue North
March 20, 2026 - 8:46 pm
- Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the large commercial recycling building
- Firefighters meet by the evacuated staff
- Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire
- 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.
Saskatoon Fire Department improves dispatch efficiency with new modernized CAD system
March 17, 2026 - 10:30 am
- Streamlined, user‑friendly interfaces and workflows that help dispatchers access critical information quickly and work with greater efficiency.
- More accurate and reliable data, for dispatchers to relay to firefighters, strengthening situational awareness while en route and on scene.
- Faster and smarter deployment of crews and equipment to get the right resources to the scene sooner.
- More sustainable and modern IT, reducing maintenance challenges and supporting long‑term stability and reliability.
- Improved reporting and transparency to help the SFD monitor performance, demonstrate results and support accountability.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is proud to announce the launch of its new Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software. This upgrade strengthens SFD’s ability to deliver efficient, reliable and timely dispatch service during emergencies and major events.
With a federal mandate requiring all 9-1-1 services in Canada to transition to the NG9‑1‑1 network by 2027, the SFD launched NextGen 9-1-1 in May 2025, upgrading its emergency call system from older telephone technology to a modern, internet‑based platform that makes emergency calls faster and more reliable. With this telephone upgrade in place, it became essential for the SFD’s CAD software to keep pace. The older CAD software would not fully support the advanced capabilities of NextGen 9‑1‑1 and was at risk of no longer being supported. The new CAD software is designed to work in tandem with NextGen 9‑1‑1 by transforming 9-1-1 call information into real‑time operational insight.
The CAD software provides dispatchers with superior situational awareness and improved resource management when firefighters need to be deployed. Information entered into the new CAD software is transformed into a real‑time operational picture, giving dispatchers a wholistic view of each incident and enabling them to manage incidents more efficiently and effectively.
Key benefits of the new CAD system include:
“This new CAD system represents the newest and most advanced technology in the industry," says Deputy Chief Rob Hogan. “Saskatoon is the first in Saskatchewan, and one of only 40 departments in North America to use this technology. It gives our dispatchers faster, more accurate information when 9-1-1 calls come in to our team. This modern technology will meet both the technical and operational demands of the SFD for years to come.”
Update: Structure Fire - 700 block of Circle Drive East
March 16, 2026 - 2:06 pm
A Saskatoon Fire Investigator has determined a fire in a commercial building Friday night was caused by a faulty e‑bike battery. The fire originated in a battery testing room before spreading throughout the structure. Damage is estimated at $1.5 million.
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded on March 13 to a call for a structure fire in a business on the 700 block of Circle Drive East. Crews worked through the night, bringing the flames under control at 2:19 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.
Lack of safe access to hot spots prolonged SFD’s response; a track-hoe was brought in on Saturday to knock holes through the walls and allow water to be poured inside.
2nd Alarm Fire - 700 Blk Circle Drive E
March 14, 2026 - 8:14 am
- 2 Alarm Fire - 4 Engine companies, 2 Ladder companies, a Heavy Rescue unit and Battalion Chief responded to structure fire.
- SFD crews advanced multiple large diameter hose lines to attack fire.
- SFD crews performed forcible entry to make entry into structure to fight fire.
Saskatoon Police shut down 4 blocks of Circle Drive to ensure firefighter safety during operation.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
First arriving Engine company observed heavy smoke conditions at a large commercial structure.
Smoke in a Building - 4300 block of Brighton Circle
March 13, 2026 - 9:58 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Saskatoon Fire Department responded to reported fire and smoked exiting a 3 story apartment building with a 2nd Alarm response that included 4 Pumpers, 2 Aerial Ladders, 1 Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief. On arrival, Incident Command stated that an evacuation was in progress with alarm bells activated and smoke light smoke showing.
Incident Command began assigning tactical assignments after scene size-up was completed. Attack Group-1 made entry into building and located which suite was the source of the smoke. After entering suite, firefighters encountered smoke and located a cardboard box on top of the stove. The sprinkler system was activated, and suppressed and contained fire to the kitchen area. Crews began to ventilate suite and building so occupants may re-enter.
Garage fire - 1300 block of 23rd Street W
March 12, 2026 - 5:16 am
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage. The fire extended to a nearby power pole, causing a power line to fall and arc.
Fire crews applied water from outside with multiple hose lines. A single vehicle was inside the garage. Saskatoon Light & Power was called to repair the fallen power line.
Outside fire - University Bridge 700 block of 25th Street
March 8, 2026 - 6:59 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed light smoke coming from underside of the bridge and located a small fire in the archway on the west side of the bridge.
Fire crews deployed a ground ladder to access the archway and advanced a hose line to extinguish a small fire. Heat from the fire melted a sanitary sewer line located beneath the bridge. A City engineer and Water & Sewer Department have been dispatched to the scene to assess damage.