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Saskatoon News Releases

Structure fire – 100 Ross Crescent

March 25, 2026 - 9:24 pm
Incident Number:
S2602994
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke coming from the home.
Action(s) Taken:
  • 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.
More Information:
  • 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
Incident Number:
S2602937
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters observed smoke and flames from structure

Firefighters observed vehicles on fire

Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the vehicles and structure fire simultaneously.
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More Information:
  • 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.

Structure fire – 1700 block Avenue D North

March 20, 2026 - 9:31 pm
Incident Number:
S2602488
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a attached garage.
Action(s) Taken:
  • 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.
More Information:
  • 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
Incident Number:
S2602465
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
  • Firefighters observed light smoke coming from the large commercial recycling building 
  • Firefighters meet by the evacuated staff 
Action(s) Taken:
  • Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire 
More Information:
  • 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

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:

  • 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.

“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.”

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