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Saskatoon News Releases
Motor Vehicle Collision - Possible Entrapment - Arlington Avenue and 8th Street East
February 21, 2020 - 4:57 pm
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 21, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted to a two vehicle collision near the intersection of Arlington Avenue and 8th Street East. It was reported that one vehicle had overturned, trapping an older adult male inside.
Two fire engines, one rescue unit, and one battalion chief were dispatched for immediate response.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire engine, fire crews stabilized the overturned vehicle and made contact with the patient trapped inside. Firefighters were able to assist the patient in evacuating the vehicle without need to initiate the extrication process. The patient was transported to hospital for further evaluation of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire crews cleaned fluid and debris from the roadway prior to clearing the scene and returning to their stations.
CORRECTION: Carbon Monoxide - Multiple Patients Experience Symptoms
February 19, 2020 - 11:10 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to correct the number of patients involved in this incident: a total of nine patients were treated and transported to hospital for symptoms directly related to carbon monoxide poisoning; four of the nine patients were children.
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At approximately 9:19 a.m. on February 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a home in the 300 block of Avenue T North for reports of multiple occupants feeling unwell and the carbon monoxide alarm sounding; one patient was described as unconscious while two others were experiencing symptoms of nausea and dizziness. One fire engine was dispatched and arrived on scene in less than four minutes.
Upon arrival, firefighters used equipment capable of reading carbon monoxide levels to receive a reading of over 100 parts-per-million (PPM) at the doorway. Fire dispatchers immediately requested the response of an energy provider while fire crews performed searches of the home to ensure all occupants were removed from the dangerous environment; fire crews were required to breach one interior door to confirm that no occupants remained inside. While searching the home, additional readings of 160 PPM and 190 PPM were received.
Firefighter-paramedics used a non-invasive medical assessment tool on scene to measure the carboxyhemoglobin level in the blood of the three patients before continuing medical care while enroute to the hospital in the ambulance.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas. Symptoms resulting from prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide include headache, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. When undetected and left untreated, carbon monoxide can result in permanent injury or death. In an emergency, seconds count; a functioning carbon monoxide alarm can be the difference in preventing a tragedy in your home.
Carbon Monoxide - Multiple Patients Experience Symptoms
February 19, 2020 - 10:24 am
At approximately 9:19 a.m. on February 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a home in the 300 block of Avenue T North for reports of multiple occupants feeling unwell and the carbon monoxide alarm sounding; one patient was described as unconscious while two others were experiencing symptoms of nausea and dizziness. One fire engine was dispatched and arrived on scene in less than four minutes.
Upon arrival, firefighters used equipment capable of reading carbon monoxide levels to receive a reading of over 100 parts-per-million (PPM) at the doorway. Fire dispatchers immediately requested the response of an energy provider while fire crews performed searches of the home to ensure all occupants were removed from the dangerous environment; fire crews were required to breach one interior door to confirm that no occupants remained inside. While searching the home, additional readings of 160 PPM and 190 PPM were received.
Firefighter-paramedics used a non-invasive medical assessment tool on scene to measure the carboxyhemoglobin level in the blood of the three patients before continuing medical care while enroute to the hospital in the ambulance.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas. Symptoms resulting from prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide include headache, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. When undetected and left untreated, carbon monoxide can result in permanent injury or death. In an emergency, seconds count; a functioning carbon monoxide alarm can be the difference in preventing a tragedy in your home.
Structure fire reported at 1815 Ave C.N.
February 16, 2020 - 1:22 am
At approximately 8:00 pm the Saskatoon Fire Department received several 911 calls reporting a duplex on fire.
3 Engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue unit and 1 Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.
As units arrived there was heavy fire and smoke coming from the back of the house.
It took crews approximately 60 mins to get the fire under control due to the heavy fire load inside.
There were no injuries reported and crews worked to extinguish any remaining spot fires.
Searches of all levels revealed no occupants.
Investigators were on scene to determine a cause.
UPDATE: Multiple Overnight Garbage/Recycle Bin Fires
February 14, 2020 - 4:48 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to three additional garbage/recycling bin fires in the afternoon of February 14, 2020.
Incident Timeline:
12:42 p.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 1200 block of 19th Street West for reports of a garbage pile on fire.
2:29 p.m. - one fire engine is re-deployed from a suspicious structure fire in the 100 block of Avenue N South to the 100 block of Avenue M South for reports of a household recycling bin on fire.
2:43 p.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 500 block of 20th Street West for reports of a commercial recycling bin on fire.
All three of these additional garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.
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The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to five separate reports of garbage or recycling bins on fire between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:45 am on February 14, 2020.
Incident Timeline:
2:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a household recycling bin on fire.
4:37 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J South for reports of a second household recycling bin on fire.
5:30 a.m. - one fire engine is dispatched to the 1400 block of Avenue M South for reports of a commercial garbage bin on fire. While on scene, firefighters are notified of two additional fires a short distance from their location.
5:41 a.m. - firefighters proceed from the 1400 block of Avenue M South to the 1400 block of Wellington Street for reports of two more commercial garbage bins on fire.
Each fire was brought under control and had a loss stopped within approximately 10 minutes of receiving notification of the incident.
All of the five garbage/recycling bin fires are considered to be suspicious in nature.