Saskatoon Fire - News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is teaming up with The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate Fire Prevention Week on October 6-12, 2024. Leading up to this milestone, SFD will be hosting two Open Houses in support of this year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”  

Residents are encouraged to visit SFD on the following days: 

Wednesday, September 25 
Fire Station No. 1 
125 Idylwyld Drive South 
5:00-7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, October 2 
Fire Station No. 8 
207 Slimmon Road 
5:00-7:30 p.m. 

Each open house will include fire engine tours, presentations by the Fire Prevention team, delicious treats, fire swag and the opportunity to meet SFD members from across the department. All are welcome.

At 2:17 a.m. the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a report of a garage fire on the 1300 block of Avenue G North. SFD crews responded and found a detached garage fully involved in flames.  

Fire crews were assigned tactical duties and began to put out the fire. Crews entered the garage to complete a search of the structure and found a person inside. Unfortunately, this individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by SFD Primary Care Paramedics.  

Crews extinguished the fire and the scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator to conduct an examination. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Damage is estimated at $60,000. 

The scene has been transferred to the Saskatoon Police Service to investigate the death.

As a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe, the second Sunday in September of each year is formally designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. This year, Firefighters’ National Memorial Day will take place on Sunday, September 8. 

“Firefighters face extraordinary risks in keeping our communities safe,” says Fire Chief Doug Wegren. “On Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, SFD joins cities and fire services across the country in honouring and remembering those who gave their lives in the line of duty. We remember their courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to protecting others.” 

The Saskatoon Fire Department will observe a moment of silence at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8. Firefighters will be at attention on the ramps of their stations and flags at half-mast in honour of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.