Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Grass fire West of Chappell Drive
June 2, 2019 - 11:13 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a grass fire at 09:17 this morning. The fire was just West of Chappell Drive. An Engine, Brush truck, Tanker, and the Battalion Chief were initially dispatched.
First arriving crews immediately attacked the main body of the grass fire to gain control of it. A second Brush truck and Tanker were called to assist at the scene to assist with fire extension further to the West. The fire was contained, under control, and extinguished in approximately one hour.
No structures were involved nor threatened at any time. No reported injuries occurred due to this incident. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
Eleven new firefighters ready to serve Saskatoon and area
May 31, 2019 - 1:50 pm
Today, the Saskatoon Fire Department welcomes eleven new firefighters who bring with them a host of knowledge and experience as they begin their careers with the fire service in Saskatoon.
“Each of the eleven firefighters have shown great initiative through prior experience, community involvement, and the thorough recruitment process in preparing to join the Saskatoon Fire Department,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “Today we celebrate their significant achievement.”
In addition, all of these firefighters are certified Primary Care Paramedics. The Saskatoon Fire Department has committed to having every fire crew staffed with firefighter-paramedics. In 2018, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 14,199 incidents; of those, 5,883 were critical medical emergencies.
These firefighters demonstrate our commitment towards enhanced front-line emergency care and the investment City Council continues to make in emergency services.
“The Saskatoon Fire Department’s ability to help visitors and residents of Saskatoon in a wide variety of emergencies makes our department a unique and fulfilling place to work. It also makes our city a great place to live.”
Large grass fire - 11th Street West and Fairlight Drive
May 30, 2019 - 5:29 pm
At approximately 1:55 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an emergency transmission over the radio from a Saskatoon Transit operator reporting a large grass fire in the area of 11th Street West and Fairlight Drive.
One brush truck and one water tanker were immediately dispatched for response.
The first responding fire crew arrived in just over three minutes and observed a rapidly spreading grass fire that had extended towards nearby trees. The request for additional fire crews to attend was made; two fire engines and one battalion chief were dispatched to the scene to support firefighting efforts.
The Saskatoon Police Service was on scene facilitating traffic flow through the area; Fairlight Drive was closed to traffic while fire crews worked to control, contain, and extinguish the fire and any remaining hot spots.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Shipping container fire - 2435 Schuyler Street
May 30, 2019 - 2:21 pm
At approximately 12:56 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a 54-foot shipping container on fire in the yard of 2435 Schuyler Street. Fire dispatchers obtained additional information from the caller for responding fire crews and quickly identified the product inside the shipping container to be a non-hazardous animal byproduct.
Three fire engines, one heavy rescue unit, one aerial ladder truck, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response. One fire investigation unit was later requested for response.
Upon arrival, heavy smoke and significant flame were observed exiting the shipping container. A nearby forklift had also been consumed by the extending flames and an adjacent building was being immediately threatened. All employees and visitors had self-evacuated the adjacent building to muster points in the yard. Fire crews conducted a search of the building's interior; however, no extension of the fire was found.
Fire crews brought the fire under control in less than 20 minutes.
One individual was in need of medical attention as a result of the fire and was treated on scene for what are believed to be minor burns. The patient was not transported to hospital.
A fire investigator is working to determine a cause and damage estimate.
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a four-plex fire at 501 Avenue H South
May 29, 2019 - 7:39 pm
Saskatoon Fire Department responds to a four-plex fire at 501 Avenue H South
At 05:11 this evening The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a house was on fire at 501 Avenue H South.
Three Engines an Aerial Ladder a Heavy Rescue Truck and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.
First arriving crews arrived and found a single storey four-plex residential home with smoke and flames visible from the side and multiple areas of the roof. Initial reports were that all of the suites were vacant. Crews used attack hose lines on the visible flames while other crews prepared to enter the home to search for possible trapped occupants. Once inside the home a thorough rescue search was conducted. No occupants were found in any of the 4 suites. Portions of the ceilings were removed and an Aerial Truck was set up as crews worked to extinguish any remaining hot spots in the roof.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this fire.
A Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Damages are estimated at $250,000.