Fire & Emergency
COVID-19
The City of Saskatoon is monitoring and responding to COVID-19 while continuing to deliver important civic services to residents.
News & Information
This will extend our ability to post operational updates on situations, and in turn will allow the Saskatoon Fire Department to provide current and relevant communications to the public in a timely manner.
Emergency Services
The Fire Department offers fire suppression services and more. We also provide fire safety inspections, emergency preparedness training, and community outreach.
History of SFD
Saskatoon was founded as a Temperance Colony in 1882. As Saskatoon grew through the first three decades it went from reservoirs, buckets and horses to its first piece of motorized apparatus in a unionized professional department in 1909.
Inspections & Investigations
The Saskatoon Fire Department provides fire prevention inspections and post-fire investigations. Find out more about what to do to prevent fires, and what to do in the aftermath of a fire.
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Unusual, or large, emergencies caused by extreme weather or man-made events can happen at any time. Now, when an impending or escalating emergency happens, whether it be city-wide or area specific, Saskatoon is ready to respond.
Emergency Preparedness
Should an emergency situation arise in our city, be it severe weather, a dangerous goods spill, a pandemic, or an airline crash, a range of agencies must pull together to provide a coordinated response.
Public Education
We offer many annual special events, public education services, emergency preparedness training and community programs. Find out more!
Become a Member with SFD
Employment with Saskatoon Fire Department offers a challenging and rewarding career to candidates who successfully complete the stringent recruitment process.
New Fire Station: Improving Community Response Times
After completing an efficiency review of its operations and community meetings, the Saskatoon Fire Department has developed a new service model that will make strides in providing a four-minute traveling response time to all areas in the City of Saskatoon.
Remembering When
Remembering When is a National Fire Prevention Association designed program that uses nostalgia to promote eight fire safety and eight fall prevention messages through group presentations and home visits.
Saskatoon Police Service
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is the municipal police service in Saskatoon. It holds both municipal and provincial jurisdiction. The SPS operates in partnership and cooperation with the Corman Park Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.