Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Structure Fire - 200 Block Gray Ave.
July 30, 2024 - 4:57 am
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed a duplex fully involved and one unit of a second duplex also involved.
Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.
An aerial ladder was set up to extinguish the fire from above.
800 block - 2nd Ave N
July 27, 2024 - 1:09 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of large commercial building
Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to flames from exterior and then made entry into structure to continue to apply water
Structure Fire - 300 Childers Cres
July 27, 2024 - 1:02 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
Firefighter observed flames coming from the rear of the house
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the exterior of the house while another crew entered the building to confirm all occupants were outside of structure.
Structure fire - 1100 block 9th. street East
July 25, 2024 - 12:44 pm
- Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were inside.
- A fire investigator was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Structure Fire - 2600 Block of Jasper Avenue
July 24, 2024 - 7:08 pm
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Heavy smoke observed upon arrival.
Crews were assigned tactical duties.
Actively extinguishing the fire at this time.
Utilities have been shut down.
All occupants were reported to be evacuated upon arrival of fire crews.
Structure fire 1800 block Ave D North
July 23, 2024 - 4:39 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flame coming from the front basement window of the duplex residence.
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the seat of the fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants were remaining inside. The fire was brought quickly under control and it was confirmed occupants were out of the home.
Motor Vehicle Collision with a House - 1400 block Louise Ave.
July 22, 2024 - 1:01 am
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
First arriving crews found a Dodge Ram had driven into a house.
Fire crews stabilized the vehicle.
Fire crews removed a road sign that was caught in the windshield.
Fire crews extricated the driver.
The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Residents of the house were not injured.
Multi-unit residential structure fire – 1000 block Idylwyld Drive North
July 15, 2024 - 12:36 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from the structure
Crews advanced multiple hose lines into building to extinguish 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
Motor vehicle Collision- Highway 11 near Victor Road
July 15, 2024 - 3:23 am
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found two vehicle collision
One vehicle upright on the highway and the other one on roof in ditch
All people out of vehicles
Fire crews ensured all vehicles were off and no keys in ignition
Fire crews help place patient in ambulance
Fire crews setup landing zone for STARS helicopter
Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave V South
July 14, 2024 - 4:50 pm
- The fire has been brought under control.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Fire Crews observed smoke coming from house
Fire Crews observed the structure's windows and doors had plywood covering them
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior
Crews used chainsaw to cut plywood off doors and windows
Carbon Monoxide Incident - 100 Block Horner Cres.
July 12, 2024 - 3:01 am
- Fire crews remain on scene.
First arriving crews found 1 patient who was suffering effects from carbon monoxide
Crews donned breathing apparatus and searched the under ground parking garage.
Crews located 3 more patients in the garage.
All patients were moved to awaiting ambulances for transport to hospital.
Fire crews searched the remainder of the building and no other occupants were located.
Fire crews set up fans to ventilate the garage.
Motor Vehicle Rollover - Hwy 14 & RR 3063
July 10, 2024 - 12:15 am
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found a B-train semi rollover.
Fire crews attended to the driver to assess his injuries.
City police were on scene to control traffic.
Crews controlled the leak from the damaged trailer unit.
Apartment Fire - Confederation Place
July 9, 2024 - 6:36 pm
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
First arriving crews observed smoke coming from a lower level apartment.
Command assigned tactical duties to on scene personnel.
Crews advanced hose lines and entered the apartment.
Crews extinguished the fire.
Fans were set up to clear smoke from the building.
Hazmat leak- 701 Queen Street
July 2, 2024 - 5:13 pm
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Fire crews met by staff to determine location of spill or leak
Hazmat team on scene
Fire crews determined location of spill and secured the area
Hazmat team on scene
Structure fire - 400 Block 3rd. Ave. N.
July 1, 2024 - 8:48 pm
- 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.
Firefighters were dispatched to a dumpster fire, on arrival discovered a detached garage on fire.
Call was upgraded to a full general alarm.
Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.
Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.
Structure Fire - 600 block Ave. G. S.
July 1, 2024 - 4:20 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water in an exterior attack.
After the fire was under control, firefighters entered the garage to search, no occupants were located.
Extraction Response College Dr. and Clarence Ave.
June 30, 2024 - 3:33 am
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
First arriving crews found a single vehicle rolled on it's side.
Firefighters established a safe working zone.
Rescue technicians stabilized the vehicle.
The driver was extricated from the vehicle.
No injuries were sustained in the accident.
Structure fire 3500 block Diefenbaker Drive
June 28, 2024 - 7:42 am
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed flame and smoke and flames coming from the home
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water to the structure from the outside.
All occupants were reported to be out of the home. Fire crews entered the home to confirm no other occupants remained inside.
Motor Vehicle Collision - Circle Drive & Hwy 11
June 26, 2024 - 9:32 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Two vehicle MVC. One vehicle on fire.
Firefighters determined all occupants were out of the vehicle.
Firefighters deployed a hose line and extinguished the fire.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Structure fire - 1000 block Dufferin Avenue
June 10, 2024 - 7:39 am
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flame coming from a detached garage
Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to the interior of the structure, while another crew entered to search and confirm no occupants were inside. Crews set up fans remove lingering smoke and toxins from the structure.
Vehicle fire in garage - 200 block of 3rd avenue south
June 10, 2024 - 12:43 am
- 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.
Firefighters observed a 1/2 ton truck inside the garage with flames consuming the interior of the cab.
Fire crews advanced a hose line to apply water to truck and interior of the garage, while another crew entered the building to search for fire extension and ensure all occupants were out of their suits.
Structure Fire - 100 Ave Q South
June 3, 2024 - 1:53 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from structure
Crews advanced a hose line to apply water on exterior of structure
Structure Fire - 700 block of 5th St E
June 2, 2024 - 9:59 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from basement of structure
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to fire while another crew entered structure to confirm no occupants remained inside of structure
Water rescue – South of Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge
May 27, 2024 - 10:08 pm
Firefighters saw a conscious person lying in the shallow water
Fire personnel removed person from the river onto the bank
Crew turned patient care to the ambulance
Crew assisted ambulance moving patient off the river bank to stretcher
Motor vehicle Collision- Semi on its side- Over pass Idywyld and 51st street
May 22, 2024 - 2:50 pm
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters observed truck and double trailer unit on its side on overpass
Firefighters observed the load was dispersed on road way- load was lumber
Crews ensured vehicle was shut off and driver was ok
Crews dammed diesel fluid leak
Both lanes closed on overpass
Garage Fire - 1100 block of Avenue J South
May 19, 2024 - 9:54 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from detached garage
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to exterior of garage
Crews then advance hose lines into garage to extinguish fire
Structure Fire - 400 block of Avenue D South
May 19, 2024 - 4:05 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from home
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from outside structure
Crews then advanced hose lines into home to extinguish fire
Crews set up fans to remove smoke and toxins from building
Crews completed search and confirm no occupants remained inside
Structure Fire- 100 Block Avenue Q South
May 18, 2024 - 1:22 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from rear of house
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior
Motor Vehicle collision- 300 Block of Herold Road
May 17, 2024 - 7:47 pm
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
Firefighters observed vehicle part way into apartment building near stairwell
Crews aided driver out of vehicle to ambulance
Crews directed tow truck in the removal of vehicle from the building
Crews reinforced building for safety
Crews turned over the scene to the Fire Investigator
Structure fire 100 Block Avenue Q South
May 16, 2024 - 12:37 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Firefighters noticed light smoke coming from the the home.
Crews advanced hose lines to apply water to the interior of the structure, quickly extinguishing the fire.
Structure Fire 200 Block Sutter Place
May 12, 2024 - 10:24 pm
- 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.
Upon arrival on scene, Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water the exterior fire while another crew entered the building with an additional hose line to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
Structure Fire - 413 Isabella St E
May 12, 2024 - 5:18 am
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached structure
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish structures involved.
OOT Grass Fire
May 9, 2024 - 1:03 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
At 02:38 pm on May 8th, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to reports of a grass fire with possible structures threatened, west of the city in Corman Park.
On arrival, fire crews found a wooden shed and areas of grass on fire.
Fire Crews advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish both the shed and grassland areas
Grassland Fire
May 6, 2024 - 6:30 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Grassland fire located north of McOrmond Drive on RR3050
Saskatoon fire deployed wildland equipment to extinguish the fire.
Mutual aid was provided by surrounding communities.
The cause of the fire was determined to be careless disposal of smoking material.
Motor Vehicle Collision
May 6, 2024 - 6:24 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found a two vehicle MVC.
Firefighters extricated one occupant.
Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave P South
April 30, 2024 - 12:04 pm
- 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.
Firefighters observed shed and large pine tree fully involved close to apartment building.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines and extinguished flames.
Dryer Fire- 500 block 10th Street East
April 29, 2024 - 10:21 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Firefighters observed nothing upon arrival.
Firefighters investigated further, fire in basement contained to dryer
Crews used portable fire extinguisher to extinguish flames and moved the dryer to backyard.
Kitchen Fire- 300 block of Central Avenue
April 29, 2024 - 10:13 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
Firefighters observed flames in kitchen when looking through a window.
Crews advanced a hose line to apply water to fire in kitchen area.
Apartment flood - 100 block of Payne Bend
April 16, 2024 - 7:27 pm
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
Firefighters observed large amounts of water flowing out of the main floor of an apartment building.
Crews activated the building's fire alarm system to evacuate occupants. Building maintenance staff identified a disconnected union to be the cause of the flooding. A Fire Inspector was dispatched to the scene to ensure all life safety systems are restored prior to residents re-occupying the building.
Grassland Fire- update
April 10, 2024 - 2:00 am
- Fire crews remain on scene.
Crews are still on scene of a grassland fire.
Crews are looking for fire extension and putting out hot spots.
Fire crews, in different locations, advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish grassland fire.
Grassland Fire
April 9, 2024 - 9:18 pm
- Fire crews remain on scene.
Crews arrived to find a controlled burn had gotten out of control.
Fire was approximately 200 hectares in size.
Crews advanced multiple hose lines and used grassland fire trucks simultaneously.
Motor vehicle collision – 1000 block of College Drive
April 9, 2024 - 4:20 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found four vehicles involved in a collision.
Crews assisted ambulance personnel with patient care, loading the patient into the ambulance.
Two SFD PCP accompanied the patient to the hospital.
Structure fire - 100 block of Ave F South
September 10, 2025 - 7:08 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- The fire has been brought under control.
- 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.
Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the rear of an abandoned residence.
Fire crews advanced a hose line to apple water to the exterior fire. Crews forced entry into the abandoned residence to search and confirm no occupants remained inside. Large fans were set up to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the residence.
Water rescue - North of 33rd Street East Railway Bridge
August 16, 2025 - 3:47 pm
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters alerted to a person in distress in the South Saskatchewan River. A witness reported the person had jumped from 33rd Street East Railway Bridge.
Firefighters observed a person in the water, north of the Railway Bridge.
One water rescue team member engaged the person in the water and applied a life jacket. Boat 5 was deployed and walked to patient, due to shallow water conditions. Patient was transported to shore and transferred to ambulance personnel.
Garage Fire- 300 Block Ave U South
May 27, 2024 - 10:35 am
- Firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a detached garage.
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the exterior fire
- Crews advanced a hose line to apply water the interior of garage
- Fire crews set up large fan to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building
- 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.
Motor Vehicle Accident - 22nd Street and Diefenbaker Drive
October 8, 2022 - 9:28 am
At 10:41 p.m. on October 7, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Center received a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a semi and an SUV with possible entrapment. Two fire engines, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. The first fire crew arrived at 10:45 p.m. and confirmed air bags deployed and patients trapped in the vehicle. The driver's side door required removal with hydraulic tools. Two patients were in the vehicle, a driver and a front passenger. The passenger door was able to be pried opened by firefighters without tools. Fire crews removed a female patient from the passenger side of the vehicle and began providing immediate medical care. The other fire crews were preparing for the removal of the driver door to extricate the driver. At 10:54 p.m., the door was removed and firefighters began immediate medical care on a male.
Medical care of both patients was transferred to the ambulance service and their crews. Three SFD primary care paramedics rode in the ambulances to the hospital to assist the ambulance crews with patient care. Our firefighters were picked up at the hospital and returned to their fire stations. Current status of the patients is not known to the SFD.
The Saskatoon Police Service continue their accident investigation.
Fire crews were requested and responded at 7:55 a.m. on October 8, 2022 back to the site of the accident by the Saskatoon Police Service. Firefighters cleaned up fluids that had leaked onto the street.
The Saskatoon Fire Department employs 280 firefighters of which 140 are primary care paramedics.
Grass Fire - Wanuskewin Road and Penner Road
October 5, 2022 - 7:03 pm
At 4:01 p.m. on October 5, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a grass fire in the area of Wanuskewin Road and Penner Road. One fire engine, two brush trucks, two tanker trucks and the Battalion Chief responded to the grass fire. The first arriving fire crew reported no structures at risk of exposure to the fire. All incoming fire crews were assigned their duties. SFD remains on scene at this time. The grass fire continues to be extinguished and brought under control.
An SFD Fire Investigator will not be attending. The grass fire is outside Saskatoon's city limits.
High Angle Rescue - Taylor Street & Circle Drive
September 30, 2022 - 5:39 pm
At 12:57 p.m., on September 30, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call for a female hanging off the overpass on Taylor Street over Circle Drive. Dispatched were one fire engine, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. First arriving crew at 1:01 p.m. reported a female hanging over the freeway requiring rescue. Incoming fire crews were assigned their duties on their arrival. At 1:05 p.m., the ladder truck, SFD's Ladder 8 set up and got in position to rescue the female. A firefighter entered the area and was secured to the chain link fence to reduce the risk of the female falling . Police on scene stopped traffic to create a safe working space for the fire crews and motorists. Firefighters maintained verbal contact with the female while a firefighter was secured in the basket of the ladder truck and got positioned close to the female. When the female attempted to move away from the ladder truck, the firefighter secured to the fence pinned himself and the female to the chain link so the ladder truck could position under them and bring the female into the bucket.
The female was brought down safely to the ground without incident at 1:11 p.m. The scene and the female were turned over to the Saskatoon Police Service. Our partners at City of Saskatoon were notified that firefighters had cut the chain link fence to allow access. Repairs to the fence will be followed up.
No injuries to the female, motorists, firefighters or police occurred as a result of this rescue.
Male rescued from Loraas truck - 200 Block of 1st Avenue South
September 30, 2022 - 8:30 am
At 5:45 a.m., on September 30, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department received an automatic alert from the ambulance service of a male trapped in the bin of a garbage truck. One fire engine and the Battalion Chief responded to the 200 block of 1st Avenue South. On arrival, fire crews identified an unknown age male, inside the bin of an automated garbage truck. The male was not injured but needed assistance out of the bin. At 6:06 a.m., the SFD fire crews assisted the person out of the bin. No automatic tools were required. It is unknown if the person was unhoused or searching the bin for recyclables.
The driver had been alerted to the person in the bin by hearing him yell out. Driver stopped and identified a person in the bin on the truck's camera.
The male was turned over to the ambulance service for an assessment. Fire crew returned to their station.
Saskatoon Fire Department welcomes five new recruits
September 29, 2022 - 2:30 pm
Fire Chief Morgan Hackl and other fire officials will welcome five new firefighter-paramedics to the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) at a private graduation ceremony this afternoon. The ceremony will take place at Fire Station No. 1 where the recruits will be presented with their badges and battalion assignments.
The five firefighter-paramedics are the second graduating group this year, following 15 recruits that were hired in April. Each graduate is certified to the level of Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and is licensed through the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics. As firefighter-paramedics, they are trained, prepared, and experienced in operating effectively on high-hazard emergency scenes. The graduates’ impressive qualifications are reflective of SFD’s commitment to hiring applicants with a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience.
“Our fire department responds to nearly 20,000 calls annually,” says Chief Hackl. “With high call volumes come high expectations. These recruits have rose to the challenge and proven they are ready to provide the best front-line emergency care possible.”
The graduates have worked with SFD’s Fire Service Instructors over the past four weeks to review their firefighter and paramedic skills and prepare them for their new role at the SFD.
“We’re excited to welcome these graduates to our fire service watch them thrive as official members of the Saskatoon Fire Department,” Chief Hackl adds.
The new firefighter-paramedics will start their first shifts beginning Monday, October 3.