Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

At 10:13 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call of a single vehicle rollover with one occupant trapped in the vehicle.  The accident occurred at Highway 16 and Zimmerman Road.  Two engines and the Battalion Chief were dispatched by our Communications Centre.  Enroute, the responding fire crews encountered heavy fog conditions.  The first arriving engine company reported a vehicle on its roof.  Fire crew stabilized the vehicle and extrication was performed by the second arriving engine and its crew.  An off duty firefighter had come upon the scene prior to the SFD's arrival and assisted with bystanders.  The R.C.M.P. assisted at the scene. 

The SFD personnel extricated one patient whose care was turned over to the ambulance service.  All engine companies and crew returned to their stations safely and were in commission at 11:04 a.m.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call from the R.C.M.P. at 1:11 p.m. reporting a structure fire in the R.M. of Corman Park on Dalmeny Road.  Three engines, one rescue unit, one brush truck, one tanker and the Battalion Chief were dispatched by our Communications Centre.   On arrival, the Fire Officer reported a garage fully involved and encroaching onto the attached house.   Two occupants of the home were transported to hospital with minor injuries.  A dog succumbed in this fire and a cat was resuscitated with the use of our Rescue Unit's pet mask.

The fire was brought under control at 2:03 p.m.  Fire crews remain on scene at this time.  

Fire damage is estimated to be $200,000 to the structure, vehicles and contents.  

At 6:43 pm, Saskatoon Fire Dispatch received a call for a motor vehicle accident approximately 16 km west of the City of Saskatoon on Highway 14.  An engine company, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.  On arrival, Asquith Fire Department was on scene extricating a patient from one vehicle and the Saskatoon Fire Department assisted with a second extrication from another vehicle.  Stars arrived on scene awaiting to transport patients.  Stars Aircraft landed at the scene at 7:10 pm and transported 1 patient to hospital.

At this time, fire apparatus and crews are returning to their stations.  Thanks to Asquith Fire Service for their collaboration at this incident.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call at 6:38 p.m. yesterday evening of an extinguished fire.  Occupants had extinguished a small fire in the garage of the 200 Block of Nixon Crescent.  A single engine was dispatched to investigate the extinguished fire.  Upon further questioning by the Fire Dispatcher, it was determined that black smoke was still visible inside the garage.  An upgrade of apparatus to the call was initiated and an additional two engines, one rescue unit, an aerial and the Battalion Chief were dispatched a minute later. 

On arrival, smoke was showing from the roof of the garage.  The contents inside the garage were extinguished but heat was identified by fire crews in the wall.  Identifying the area of heat with their thermal imaging camera, a pump tank was used to fully extinguish the fire.  The attic was checked to ensure no fire extension had occurred.  A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the incident.  After checking the home for carbon monoxide, occupants were allowed back inside.  Fire crews returned to station.

The Fire Investigator determined this was an accidental fire.  A hot plate was accidentally turned on.  Damage is estimated to be $10,000.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:24pm reporting a vehicle inside a building at 705 Central Avenue.  Dispatched to the scene were two engines, a rescue and a battalion chief. 

Upon arrival crews were presented with a vehicle that traveled into a store front and simultaneously firefighter/paramedics began treatment of two patients with injuries, stabilizing the vehicle to prevent movement and isolating heat sources to prevent a fire.

Transported to hospital were two patients, and a firefighter/paramedic to aid in pre-hospital treatment.

The scene is being turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:53 am reporting an ammonia leak at the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East.  Dispatched to the scene was an engine, a hazmat unit and the battalion chief.

Crews arrived to find a small refrigerator in a suite leaking ammonia.  Hazmat technicians secured the refrigerator, wrapping in plastic and carried from the building.  The refrigerator was then turned over to the building management.

There was no one in the suite at the time of the leak, and there were no injuries to civilians of firefighters.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 at 3:53 pm on Saturday afternoon reporting fire coming from a garage on the 1100 block of Ave J North.  Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

Upon arrival flames were observed coming from a detached garage and crews were assigned to advance hose lines and begin suppression activities.  The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. 

There were two cars on the garage at the time of the fire.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The scene was turned over to the fire investigator who was able to conclude the fire started because of grinding ingiting flammable vapours.  Damage is estimated at $60,000.00.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call on Saturday evening reporting a fire on the 100 block of Cartier Crescent.  Dispatched to the scene were 3 engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters were presented with a fully involved garage fire and crews were directed to advance hose lines to knock down flames from the exterior before proceeding into the structure. 

Once the fire was brought under control, a subsequent search discovered a deceased dog.  There were no other injuries to civilians of firefighters.

An additional engine was dispatched to the scene to relieve firefighters working in extreme cold temperatures to aid with final overhaul activities to ensure extinguishement and pack up equipment.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and not considered suspicious.  Damage is estimated to be $25,000.00.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues, however damages have been estimated at $100,000.00. Unfortunately, four dogs and two parrots did not survive.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

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The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 4:35 am from the occupant of a house on the 1200 block Avenue D North reporting a fire.  The caller stated several pets remained in the house and were directed not to re-enter the building.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters found the occupants outside and observed flames through a window on the front of the house.  One crew was assigned to begin fighting the fire through this front window while a second made entry to search the house for occupants and pets and attack the fire. 

Once the fire was brought under control, an additional engine was dispatched to relieve working firefighters.  All staff who were originally dispatched to this fire were returned to their stations while this single engine and fire investigator remain on scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 4:35 am from the occupant of a house on the 1200 block Avenue D North reporting a fire.  The caller stated several pets remained in the house and were directed not to re-enter the building.  Dispatched to the seen are three engines, one rescue, one ladder, a battalion chief and a fire investigator.

First arriving firefighters found the occupants outside and observed flames through a front window on the front of the house.  One crew was assigned to begin fighting the fire through this front window while a second made entry to search the house for occupants and pets and attack the fire. 

Once the fire was brought under control, an additional engine was dispatched to relieve working firefighters.  All staff who were originally dispatched to this fire were returned to their stations while this single engine and fire investigator remain on scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available