Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a second garage fire at 10:30 pm behind 428 Ave E South, just fifteen minutes following another. Three engine companies, a ladder truck, and a rescue unit were also dispatched.

On arrival the first in crew noticed light smoke coming from the garage. The initial attack crew had the small fire under control and extinguished quickly. 

There was very minimal damage and no injuries.

This fire is also suspicious and is under investigation. There is no damage estimate at this time.

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a garage on fire behind 207 Ave. W South at approximately 10:15 pm this evening. Three Engine companies, a Ladder truck. a Rescue unit, and a Battalion Chief were dispatched.

On arrival the first crew reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the garage. Crews started an aggressive offensive attack and gained entry into the garage through a side door to extinguish the fire. It was brought under control within 10 minutes.

No injuries were reported.

The fire is currently under investigation and is considered suspicious. No damage estimate at this time

Today, the Saskatoon Fire Department is proud to welcome five new firefighter-paramedics to begin serving the residents and visitors of Saskatoon and surrounding area.

“Each of the five probationary firefighter-paramedics have demonstrated the knowledge, character, and desire to serve that makes our department truly unique”, says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “This is a day to celebrate their accomplishment.”

All five of the firefighter-paramedics are certified to the level of Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and are licensed through the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics. The Saskatoon Fire Department has committed to having every fire crew staffed with firefighter-paramedics who are trained, prepared, and experienced in operating on high-hazard emergency scenes.

As the second round of onboarding that has occurred in 2019, these firefighter-paramedics demonstrate the Saskatoon Fire Department’s commitment towards enhanced front-line emergency care and the investment that City Council continues to make in emergency services.

“The Saskatoon Fire Department’s ability to help residents and visitors of Saskatoon in a wide scope of emergencies makes our department a captivating and fulfilling place to work; it also makes our city a great place to live.” adds Hackl.

At approximately 9:58 this morning, the Saskatoon Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a witnessed collision between a semi tractor-trailer and a passenger truck at the intersection of Faithfull Avenue and 60th Street East. Callers had reported to fire dispatchers that the driver and lone occupant of the passenger truck remained trapped inside the vehicle.

Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response.

Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, firefighters confirmed that the semi tractor-trailer involved in the collision was not transporting any hazardous materials at the time of impact and verified that the operator did not require medical attention. Fire crews made contact with the trapped driver of the passenger truck, with firefighter-paramedics conducting a patient assessment and providing care inside of the heavily damaged vehicle. Fire crews began preparing the vehicle for the extrication process by cutting the power to the battery and securing the vehicle's position. Upon confirmation of patient stability, hydraulic rescue tools were used to remove the driver's door and free the patient from the entrapped position. The male driver was transported to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire crews performed fluid and debris cleanup prior to leaving the scene with the Saskatoon Police Service.

There were no injuries or exposures to fire department personnel as a result of this incident.

At approximately 4:15 pm Monday Nov. 18, 2019 The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a possible house fire in the 600 block of Ave F. N.  Three engines, one aerial, one heavy rescue and one battalion chief responded to the structure fire.  Fire crews arrived and found a fire in a back room of a the home and crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire in seven minutes.  The home was search for any occupants but the home was vacant.  The fire created heavy smoke in the house, crews ventilated the home. 

A fire investigator was called to the scene, no damage estimate is available and no cause is determined at this time. 

There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire.

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