Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

Just before 4 am this morning, The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle accident on 22nd St. West & Bowlt Cres.. One engine company and a rescue unit were dispatched to a vehicle that left the road and hit a concrete pillar. The Jaws of Life and Rescue cutters were used to remove the doors to extricate four patients from the vehicle. All patients were transported to hospital. 

Cause of the accident is still under investigation and condition of patients is unknown at this time..

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to it's third garage fire around 1:50 am behind 2607 Irvine Ave. Three engine companies, a ladder truck, a rescue unit, and a Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene.

The first arriving apparatus noticed heavy smoke and flames coming from a rear garage on the property. The crew made an aggressive interior attack followed up by a second backup crew. They had the fire under control and extinguished within 15 minutes. Crews made sure there were no further extension. 

The garage sustained heavy damage. There were no injuries reported. 

The fire is under investigation and no damage estimate given at this time.  

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a second garage fire at 10:30 pm behind 428 Ave E South, just fifteen minutes following another. Three engine companies, a ladder truck, and a rescue unit were also dispatched.

On arrival the first in crew noticed light smoke coming from the garage. The initial attack crew had the small fire under control and extinguished quickly. 

There was very minimal damage and no injuries.

This fire is also suspicious and is under investigation. There is no damage estimate at this time.

The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a garage on fire behind 207 Ave. W South at approximately 10:15 pm this evening. Three Engine companies, a Ladder truck. a Rescue unit, and a Battalion Chief were dispatched.

On arrival the first crew reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the garage. Crews started an aggressive offensive attack and gained entry into the garage through a side door to extinguish the fire. It was brought under control within 10 minutes.

No injuries were reported.

The fire is currently under investigation and is considered suspicious. No damage estimate at this time

Today, the Saskatoon Fire Department is proud to welcome five new firefighter-paramedics to begin serving the residents and visitors of Saskatoon and surrounding area.

“Each of the five probationary firefighter-paramedics have demonstrated the knowledge, character, and desire to serve that makes our department truly unique”, says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. “This is a day to celebrate their accomplishment.”

All five of the firefighter-paramedics are certified to the level of Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and are licensed through the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics. The Saskatoon Fire Department has committed to having every fire crew staffed with firefighter-paramedics who are trained, prepared, and experienced in operating on high-hazard emergency scenes.

As the second round of onboarding that has occurred in 2019, these firefighter-paramedics demonstrate the Saskatoon Fire Department’s commitment towards enhanced front-line emergency care and the investment that City Council continues to make in emergency services.

“The Saskatoon Fire Department’s ability to help residents and visitors of Saskatoon in a wide scope of emergencies makes our department a captivating and fulfilling place to work; it also makes our city a great place to live.” adds Hackl.