Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Crews advanced multiple hose lines and applied water to the exterior of the home.  Two water tankers were used to shuttle water to aid in extinguishment.  

SFD water rescue team made their way out to the dog's location with the aid of an inflatable rescue boat and was successful in retrieving the dog.

Despite frigid temperatures, the dog is in good health.

Crews advanced hose lines into the structure and found a fire in the kitchen area.  All occupants had exited the structure prior to firefighter arrival except for a pet which was safely returned to one of the occupants. Once the fire was extinguished the fire, crews ventilated the structure.

Crews checked all the vehicles and determined there was 1 driver needing care.

Crews attended to the patient.

Patient was turned over to Medavie for transport to hospital.

Crews cleaned up the debris to assist in getting traffic moving.

Crews checked the building for possible collapse

Crews ensured the vehicle was turned off and searched the vehicle 

Crews checked vehicle for damage and leaking fluids 

No occupants were found 

• 3 engines, 1 ladder, 1 rescue and battalion chief responded to address after multiple 911 calls.
• Fire crews advanced hose lines to apply water to fully involved detached garage.
• Fire crews declared fire under control in 9 mins from arrival of first arriving engine.

Incident command requested another apparatus.

A used oil container melted and spilled onto the property and ignited.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire.

A fire investigator was called to the scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and a damage estimate.

• Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to extinguish basement fire.
• Fire was brought "under control" and crews extinguished hotspots.
• Occupants safely exited structure prior to SFD arrival.
• Fire crews confirmed no other occupants located during search.
• One pet was found deceased by fire crews.

Fire crews confirmed nobody inside vehicles or structure

Fire crews confirmed no risk of fire

• Fire crews advanced hose lines to garage interior to extinguish contents fire.
• Fire damage contained to building of origin

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water from the exterior of the building
• Crews accessed the attic space of the building to check for fire extension
• The fire was brought under control quickly with limited damage to the business

Crews investigated and found a small fire had occurred in the oven of the restaurant.

Crews investigated and found cooking equipment in a restaurant of the food court was overheating.

Crews determined there was no fire extension.

Crews set up a series of fans to ventilate the mall area.

• SFD Engine and Rescue responded to Circle Drive for report of a MVC / rollover
• SFD crews found vehicle on its roof on Gordie Howe Bridge
• Saskatoon Police and Medavie EMS on scene
• SFD crews confirmed all occupants accounted for
• SFD crews confirmed no hazards
• Saskatoon Police shut down Circle Drive traffic eastbound on Gordie Howe Bridge

• SFD Water Rescue Team responded with Water Rescue 1 and an engine company.
• Rescue boat located conscious adult in the water holding onto a bridge pier.
• Adult patient retrieved from water and assessed by SFD paramedics.
• Rescue boat returned to the SFD boat launch.
• Patient care turned over to Medavie EMS.
• Patient transported to local hospital.

• SFD Water Rescue Team along with Saskatoon Police and Medavie Ambulance responded to South Sask. River for report of injured person in water.
• SFD launched rescue boat with 2 rescuers - SFD WR member in water lifted patient into boat.
• SFD transported injured adult from water to shore.
• Patient was transferred to Fire and Medavie paramedics for assessment and treatment
• Patient transported to hospital by Medavie with undisclosed injuries.

Crew assisted ambulance with patient care

One firefighter went with ambulance to hospital

Crew used extrication tool to pry door open to gain access to driver

Crew used a saw to cut small traffic sign away from passenger door to gain access to passenger 

Passenger and driver care was turned over to awaiting ambulance

• Crews advanced hose line into the structure 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 building.

First arriving apparatus advanced hose lines to extinguish the first vehicle.

An additional apparatus was dispatched to extinguish the remaining vehicle.

Crews blocked traffic from both directions.

Visibility was extremely poor due to heavy fog.

Crews checked both vehicles and determined extrication was needed to remove one patient from a Grand Caravan.

Crews used hydraulic tools to remove part of the vehicle and extricated the patient.

The patient was turned over to Medavie for transport to hospital.

Crews advanced hose lines to mount an interior attack.

  A search confirmed there were no occupants in the garage.

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

Crews advanced hand lines and extinguished the fire.

Fire was approximately 15x20 m.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from both the exterior and interior of the building. 

Another crew entered the building to ensure no occupants remained inside

Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building.

First arriving crews determined the structure was not safe to enter.

Firefighters stretched multiple hose lines for a defensive attack.

Crews are on scene waiting for equipment to arrive and demolish the structure.

Crews entered the building with charged hoselines.  Upon entry, a smoldering lithium battery was found. The area burnt around the battery was extinguished and the battery was removed from the building to the street.  Crews set up fans to ventilate the building. Hazmat was dispatched to the scene to ensure no further hazards existed. 

Tow trucks were dispatched to tow the immobilized vehicles. 

The public is advised to avoid areas prone to flooding during and after heavy rain. Drivers should never attempt to drive through standing water, as the depth is often greater than it appears and can cause vehicles to stall, or be swept away.

A hose line was deployed as a precautionary measure. The driver had already self-extricated and was sitting on the curb when firefighters arrived. After assessing the patient, the driver was then walked to a Medavie ambulance for a more thorough medical evaluation.

Two Engines, two water tankers, two brush trucks and the Battalion Chief responded to a large grass/brush fire.

Crews deployed handlines and hose reels to bring fire under control.

Pike Lake and Delisle were called as mutual aid to assist the extinguishment.

• Two engines, two brush trucks and two water tankers responded to multiple grass/brush fires over a 5 km area
• Crews used handlines and brush trucks to extinguish
• Clavet Fire assisted Saskatoon Fire with incident outside of city limits

Fire crews entered residence to find small fire on kitchen cook top. Crews extinguished fire and confirmed there was no fire spread in kitchen. Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building. One occupant received treatment by fire crews for minor injuries.

Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure and extinguish fire. Once crews extinguished fire, an immediate search was completed to confirm no occupants remained inside. Crews set up positive pressure fans to remove smoke and toxins from structure and locate any hot spots that may remain.

Crews used a portable water extinguisher to safely put out the fire

Crews advanced hose lines to the 2nd floor of the apartment building to start an interior attack of the fire and apply water. Other crews were tasked to evacuate the building to confirm no occupants remained inside. After the fire was brought under control, crews ventilated structure to remove smoke and test air quality before any occupants were allowed enter back into building.

Water rescue personnel advanced a rope to the paddleboarder to assist moving the patient to shore.

Water rescue personnel transferred the patient to the rescue boat.

The patient was taken to the Fire Department boat launch, then transported to hospital.

Crews deployed hose lines and performed an interior attack.

Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on the exterior 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 suite.

Incident Command called for additional apparatus to respond to incident and started an aggressive attack to stop fire travel towards structures behind the sound barrier. Firefighters used multiple hose lines to rapidly apply water to the fire burning along the train tracks and brush trucks drove along the ditch to extinguish telecommunication poles and trees. A total of 8 fire apparatus were deployed to aid in extinguishment.

Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish fire.

Crew entered apartment to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.

After investigating 2nd floor balcony, firefighters found an extinguished fire and an activated sprinkler protection system flowing water. Firefighters confirmed fire was extinguished and proceeded to stop the water flow on the balcony. Fire crews confirmed that there was no extension into the suite and all smoke and toxins were removed. Evacuated occupants were allowed to return to their suites.

Crews aggressively launched a defensive attack applying water to the garage while protecting exposures. Fire crews contained flames to the structure of origin and quickly gained an under control. Crews searched the structure to confirm no occupants remained inside.

• Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
• Fire crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the exterior fire and the fire that extended to the attic area of the house