Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Basement fire 1701 22nd st west
December 28, 2018 - 11:49 pm
At 10:33 pm tonight a 911 call reported smoke and flames from a boarded up house at 1701 22nd street west. Three engine companies, one ladder truck and one rescue truck were dispatched.
On arrival crews found smoke and flames coming from a basement window of the house. Crew’s made a quick attack from the exterior, while the ladder truck removed plywood from the doors. Crews entered the house and found no occupant’s, then quickly extinguished the fire in the basement.
There were no injuries at this fire.
The fire is under investigation and there is no damage estimate at this time.
Early morning kitchen fire at 207 Tait place
December 26, 2018 - 8:49 am
At 06:48 this morning three engine companies, one ladder truck and one rescue truck were called for alarm bells sounding at 207 Tait place, while crews were EnRoute further information from the caller reported smoke and a possible kitchen fire on the 3rd floor. On arrival crews found heavy smoke and a fire on a stove top, the fire was quickly extinguished and was confined to the kitchen area.
2 children and 1 adult were assessed by fire PCP’s for smoke inhalation and were further treated by the ambulance.
The fire is currently under investigation, there is no damage estimate at this time.
Recreational pond use – winter 2018
December 21, 2018 - 4:30 pm
The City of Saskatoon operates several storm water retention ponds in neighbourhoods throughout the City. Many residents choose to use these ponds for recreational purposes, including skating and ice hockey. It is reminded that individuals who choose to use the storm water retention ponds for recreational purposes assume all associated risk in doing so.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has been regularly testing and monitoring ice thickness at ponds around the City to verify its safety. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of at least 8 inches to be considered safe for public recreational use. Signage posted at each pond will indicate whether or not the pond is safe for use. Be sure to check the posted signage each time you are considering using the pond. The sign will display a “No Skating” icon until the ice has been tested and is confirmed safe for public use, at which time a “Skating Permitted” icon will be displayed on the sign.
Community members choosing to use the ponds for recreational purposes are responsible for any maintenance of the ice that may be required, including shoveling, flooding, and safety.
For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, visit www.saskatoon.ca/ponds.
It is advised that individuals always exercise an elevated level of caution when using any ice-covered body of water for recreational purposes.
In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Kitchen fire reported - Victoria Place Apartments
December 13, 2018 - 5:49 pm
At approximately 4:33 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an alert from an alarm company reporting a residential fire signal in the Victoria Place Apartments, located at 606 Victoria Avenue.
Two Fire Engines were immediately dispatched to the scene. While the responding fire crews were en-route, Fire Dispatchers made contact with a representative of the building and confirmed there to be a fire in a suite on the fourth floor. Along with the two Fire Engines already responding, one Aerial Ladder Truck, one additional Fire Engine, and a Battalion Chief were also dispatched.
Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke exiting the multi-story apartment complex through a fourth story balcony, the fire alarm sounding, and occupants of the complex performing an evacuation. The resident of the suite had extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher before fire crews arrived.
Heavy smoke was present, and significant ventilation was required to clear the suite and complex of smoke. The strategic decision was made to release additional fire crews from the scene, freeing up these resources to respond elsewhere in the city when necessary; however, one additional Aerial Ladder Truck was dispatched to the scene, as required, to aid in ventilating the complex.
Fire crews have now completed the ventilation of the suite and complex using an electric fan, and have concluded their duties in relation to this incident.
A Fire Investigator remains on scene to identify a cause and determine a damage estimate.
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Fatal MVA – passenger car vs. 5 tonne transport truck with confirmed entrapment
December 13, 2018 - 2:53 pm
At approximately 12:00 this afternoon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call alerting to a two vehicle collision on Highway 5 involving a 5 tonne transport truck and a passenger car.
Fire Dispatchers worked with the caller to determine additional details for responding fire crews, identifying that the passenger car involved, a Ford Taurus, was heavily damaged as a result of the collision and that two occupants remained trapped inside the smoking vehicle. The Saskatoon Fire Department immediately dispatched one Fire Engine, one Heavy Rescue Unit, and one Battalion Chief to the scene. The Aberdeen Fire Department, Medavie Health Services West, STARS, and the RCMP also responded to the call for service.
Upon arrival, it was determined that one occupant of the passenger car was deceased and that the second occupant required extrication from the vehicle. The driver of the transport truck had exited the truck before fire crews had arrived and was assessed for injuries.
Fire crews stabilized and de-energized the passenger car in preparation to extricate the second occupant from the vehicle. Firefighters were required to remove the entire roof, as well as the passenger side door in order to complete a successful and safe extrication. Simultaneously, the Saskatoon Fire Department assisted in the safe landing of a STARS helicopter onto Highway 5. The patient was flown to Royal University Hospital with serious injuries.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has now concluded its duties in relation to this incident and the scene has been left with the RCMP for collision reconstruction.