Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Motor Vehicle Accident - Extrication Required
February 28, 2021 - 8:37 pm
At 6:43 pm, Saskatoon Fire Dispatch received a call for a motor vehicle accident approximately 16 km west of the City of Saskatoon on Highway 14. An engine company, a rescue unit and the Battalion Chief were dispatched to the scene. On arrival, Asquith Fire Department was on scene extricating a patient from one vehicle and the Saskatoon Fire Department assisted with a second extrication from another vehicle. Stars arrived on scene awaiting to transport patients. Stars Aircraft landed at the scene at 7:10 pm and transported 1 patient to hospital.
At this time, fire apparatus and crews are returning to their stations. Thanks to Asquith Fire Service for their collaboration at this incident.
Garage Fire - 200 Block of Nixon Crescent
February 28, 2021 - 9:34 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call at 6:38 p.m. yesterday evening of an extinguished fire. Occupants had extinguished a small fire in the garage of the 200 Block of Nixon Crescent. A single engine was dispatched to investigate the extinguished fire. Upon further questioning by the Fire Dispatcher, it was determined that black smoke was still visible inside the garage. An upgrade of apparatus to the call was initiated and an additional two engines, one rescue unit, an aerial and the Battalion Chief were dispatched a minute later.
On arrival, smoke was showing from the roof of the garage. The contents inside the garage were extinguished but heat was identified by fire crews in the wall. Identifying the area of heat with their thermal imaging camera, a pump tank was used to fully extinguish the fire. The attic was checked to ensure no fire extension had occurred. A Fire Investigator was dispatched to the incident. After checking the home for carbon monoxide, occupants were allowed back inside. Fire crews returned to station.
The Fire Investigator determined this was an accidental fire. A hot plate was accidentally turned on. Damage is estimated to be $10,000.
Vehicle driven into building on Central Avenue
February 23, 2021 - 1:39 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:24pm reporting a vehicle inside a building at 705 Central Avenue. Dispatched to the scene were two engines, a rescue and a battalion chief.
Upon arrival crews were presented with a vehicle that traveled into a store front and simultaneously firefighter/paramedics began treatment of two patients with injuries, stabilizing the vehicle to prevent movement and isolating heat sources to prevent a fire.
Transported to hospital were two patients, and a firefighter/paramedic to aid in pre-hospital treatment.
The scene is being turned over to Saskatoon Police Service for further investigation.
Ammonia leak on Spadina Crescent East
February 22, 2021 - 9:55 am
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:53 am reporting an ammonia leak at the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East. Dispatched to the scene was an engine, a hazmat unit and the battalion chief.
Crews arrived to find a small refrigerator in a suite leaking ammonia. Hazmat technicians secured the refrigerator, wrapping in plastic and carried from the building. The refrigerator was then turned over to the building management.
There was no one in the suite at the time of the leak, and there were no injuries to civilians of firefighters.
Garage fire in Hudson Bay Park
February 20, 2021 - 6:39 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a 911 at 3:53 pm on Saturday afternoon reporting fire coming from a garage on the 1100 block of Ave J North. Dispatched to the scene were three engines, a ladder, rescue, battalion chief and fire investigator.
Upon arrival flames were observed coming from a detached garage and crews were assigned to advance hose lines and begin suppression activities. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished.
There were two cars on the garage at the time of the fire. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
The scene was turned over to the fire investigator who was able to conclude the fire started because of grinding ingiting flammable vapours. Damage is estimated at $60,000.00.