Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Extrication required at motor vehicle accident - 19th Street and 1st Avenue
January 24, 2022 - 11:59 am
At 9:42 a.m. on January 24, 2022, a fire crew from the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) were returning to their station from a previous incident when they came upon a two vehicle accident. One occupant of a vehicle involved required extrication. A rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to support the accident scene. The police and ambulance service were notified by the SFD Dispatchers to respond. Fire crews stabilized the vehicle and de-energized the battery to prepare for extrication of the occupant who presented minor injuries. A hydraulic cutting tool was used by firefighters to open the driver's door to assist the occupant out of the vehicle.
The ladder truck from the closest fire station was required to provide extra bags of absorbent material needed to clean up diesel that had leaked from a one ton cube van. An SFD maintenance vehicle also responded to transport and properly dispose of the material used to soak up the leaked fluids on the ground.
Patient care was transferred to the ambulance service. Saskatoon Police Service were left with the scene.
Fire crews returned to station at 10:28 a.m.
Garage fire - 2500 Block of Clarence Avenue South
January 16, 2022 - 12:00 pm
At 11:48 p.m. on January 15, 2022, Saskatoon Fire Department Communications Center received a report that a garage was on fire in the 2500 Block of Clarence Avenue South. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit and a Battalion Chief responded. A fire crew arrived at 11:51 p.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from a detached garage. Fire crews initially attacked the fire using the hose line in the bumper of the fire engine. Access to the interior of the garage was made through the man door. All other incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties to perform on their arrivals. This fire was brought under control at midnight on January 16, 2022. Fire crews completed checking all areas of the roof and attic to ensure the flame or heat hadn't extended. At 12:46 a.m., the last fire crew on scene returned to their station to begin the work of getting tools cleaned and ensuring the fire engine was fully equipped and ready to respond.
A Fire Investigator had been requested to attend the fire scene. The scene was turned over to the Fire Investigator who conducted a cause and origin scene examination. Fire was determined to be accidental due to a block heater cord being plugged into an extension cord. The cord had been pinched from the hood being closed and compressing it. Fire originated in the hood area of the vehicle. Damage from this fire is estimated to be $60,000. Fire Investigator left the scene once the garage was secured.
Fire in attached Garage in the 700 Block of Sutter Crescent
January 14, 2022 - 10:54 am
At 1:16 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department received a call of a fire in an attached garage at a home in the 700 Block of Sutter Crescent. Dispatched to the fire were 3 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. First arriving fire crew reported smoke coming from the garage and occupants waiting outside. Incoming fire crews were assigned tactical duties. The fire had broke through a window to the garage, fire crews immediately started applying water on the fire through the broken window. This fire was brought under control at 1:43 a.m.
The Fire Investigator conducted a scene examination and determined the fire was accidental from a portable heater being too close to combustible material. The electrical heater had been plugged in and running in the garage since 6 p.m. the previous evening. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred as a result of this fire.
Motor vehicle accident at Highway 11 and Circle Drive
January 12, 2022 - 9:36 am
At 8:36 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department Communication Center received a notification of a two vehicle accident at Highway 11 and Circle Drive. Dispatched to the scene were one fire engine, one rescue unit and the Battalion Chief. First arriving fire crews reported a vehicle lying on its side with 5 occupants requiring assistance to be extricated. All occupants were assessed by firefighters and presented no injuries. The vehicle was stabilized for safety reasons. Four children and one adult were safely removed from the vehicle at 8:55 a.m.
A fire crew stayed with the occupants providing warmth and safety from traffic. Occupants were waiting for transportation from someone they knew. The fire crew left the scene at 9:20 a.m. and returned to their station.
Stay safe everyone.
Carbon Monoxide concern in the 2000 Block of Airport Drive
January 7, 2022 - 9:26 am
At 2:42 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a call for a smell of natural gas. One fire engine, one ladder truck and the Battalion Chief were dispatched. First arriving fire crews identified a carbon monoxide issue and not a natural gas leak. Readings were taken throughout the 7 storey hotel with variances of 10 - 61 ppm. SaskEnergy was requested to attend.
Fire crews investigated and identified the source of the carbon monoxide concern was one of the heating units on the roof. Fire crews had the staff at the hotel shut down the defective rooftop unit. Carbon monoxide levels began decreasing immediately. Fire crews began ventilating the building with fans.
Two hours into the incident, relief crews had to be sent as the fire trucks on scene were at risk of freezing up. Temperatures at this time were -46 degrees. Fire crews and their apparatus were relieved to avoid freezing from happening. Ventilation efforts were never disrupted with this change out of apparatus and carbon monoxide continued to be removed from the building.
SaskEnergy remained on scene assisting fire crews and assessing the heating equipment. Just after 6 a.m., the readings for carbon monoxide were down to zero. At 6:43 a.m., the fire crews left the scene in the control of SaskEnergy and returned to their stations.
No medical concerns or injuries were identified with any person(s) staying or working at the hotel. Evacuation and/or relocation of occupants was not required.
An SFD Fire Inspector is attending this morning to follow up.