Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Water rescue near Poplar Bluffs
July 17, 2022 - 8:58 am
At 10:00 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received information from a caller south of Poplar Bluffs that they were missing someone in their group. They had been on a "party island" floating near three sand bars and lost a member. The SFD dispatcher took a description of the person, last point seen and directed the callers to stay on scene to assist our water rescue team. One water rescue team with the Zodiak boat and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. Notifications were made to Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), Corman Park Police, R.C.M.P. and Search and Rescue by the SFD. Police had their plane and were requested by the SFD to assist in the location of the missing person.
On arrival at 10:34 p.m., R.C.M.P. were on scene and the SFD boat was launched and on the river at 10:48 p.m. Members of the SFD searched the river from the boat and two SFD members walked along the river's edge. The SPS plane was searching the area from the air. At 10:58 p.m., the crew in the SFD boat found a person in the river up to his neck in water at 10:58 p.m. Our missing person was brought to shore without injuries, returned to their group and did not need medical assistance. All other agencies were notified that the person had been found and was safe.
The SFD wants to take this opportunity to thank our partner agencies for their assistance. SFD returned to their station at 11:24 p.m.
Update - multiple fires in North end of Saskatoon
July 15, 2022 - 8:21 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is the incident commander for these multiple incidents. The SFD is able to maintain their service level for the remainder of our city and citizens with fire personnel off duty and reserve apparatus being in commission at stations. On the command unit is also a dispatcher who is dedicated to these fires leaving our on duty dispatchers in our Communications Centre able to focus on other emergency calls for service not involved in these incidents. Two off duty Battalion Chiefs are also assisting our SFD Incident Commander in the command unit.
Warman Fire Department is also on scene and assisting the SFD in addition to Martensville Fire. The resources and collaboration that our partner fire services and SFD provide to one another is invaluable when needed and called upon.
A Fire Investigator has been requested to document and map the fire patterns, estimate damages and determine cause. The Fire Investigator will be reporting to the SFD's Incident Commander on arrival.
We will continue to update with information as it becomes available.
Multiple fire in North end of Saskatoon
July 15, 2022 - 7:42 pm
At 4:11 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Centre received a report of a fire along the tracks north of 71st Street East. A rural response was dispatched originally compromising of one fire engine, one brush truck, one tanker unit and the Battalion Chief. The first arriving fire engine identified a fire close to New Holland and Sarcan. Fire was spreading, more resources were dispatched to the scene. Multiple fires were identified which created multiple incidents. The Saskatoon Fire Department remains on the scene at this time actively extinguishing the fires with partner agencies assisting. Martensville Fire Department is assisting the SFD. Saskatoon Police Service is providing essential traffic control to keep the public, our fire crews, hose lines, apparatus and tools safe. SFD requests that all motorists and residents respect barricades, police and fire personnel and their equipment.
No injuries have been reported of civilians or emergency personnel at this time. Firefighting in this extreme hot weather is being considered and crews rotated regularly to keep firefighters from overheating, dehydrating and staying safe to be in optimal firefighting condition.
Our Emergency Management Command 9 Unit is on scene. Our Assistant Chief of Staff Development and Safety is acting as Safety Officer. The Deputy Chief of Operations is coordinating operations on our command unit. All agencies are being coordinated by our Director of Emergency Management.
The SFD will provide an update once it is available.
Update - Structure Fire in 600 Block of Hargreaves Lane
July 12, 2022 - 9:46 am
The structure fire on July 11, 2022 was brought under control at 8:46 p.m. No injuries were sustained as a result of this fire to civilians or firefighters.
Fire Investigation has concluded. Cause of the fire is accidental from improper disposal of smoking material.
Fire originated inside a pillar that supports the roof over the front door. The pillar was finished with brick veneer over wood frame construction. A flower bed surrounded the pillar that contained a paper cup for cigarette butts as well as peat moss in the flower bed. Cigarette butts were identified inside the pillar with the interior wood frame sustaining fire damage.
Damage is estimated at $750,000.
The Saskatoon Fire Department wants to remind our community members that potting soil, combustible material such as paper cups, plastic containers and planter pots are not appropriate cigarette receptacles. These products are prone to heat and igniting on fire. Please use a non-combustible container such as glass or metal with a lid and water inside to fully submerge and extinguish smoking material. Stay safe.
Structure Fire - 600 Block of Hargreaves Avenue
July 11, 2022 - 8:49 pm
At 7:45 p.m. on July 11, 2022, the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) Communications Centre received a call reporting a structure fire in the 600 block of Hargreaves Avenue. Dispatched to the fire scene were three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. On arrival at 7:52 p.m., first arriving fire crews reported a fully involved structure fire. Fire extends from the basement to the roof. Responding fire crews were assigned tactical duties. Utilities were shut down for scene safety. The street was shut down for the public's safety. At 8:09 p.m., fire crews were going defensive while they assessed the structure and its fire conditions while continuing extinguishment. At 8:21 p.m., the fire is reported as knocked down in the basement and the fire in the roof being suppressed by the ladder truck. At 8:38 p.m., fire crews were back in offensive mode and entering the structure once again to complete extinguishment in the interior areas.
Fire crews are assessing neighboring properties for fire extension and carbon monoxide at this time. This fire is still active.
A Fire Investigator has been dispatched to the scene. Updates will provided as they become available.
The SFD is requesting that all residents avoid this area for their own safety and those of our firefighters.