Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Person at Risk - University Bridge
May 19, 2020 - 1:41 pm
At approximately 12:43 p.m. on May 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted by the Saskatoon Police Service to a person at risk on the University Bridge. One fire engine, two water rescue units, and support officials were dispatched to the scene.
Water rescue units were immediately deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River. While navigating the waterway towards the University Bridge, the commanding fire officer alerted rescuers of a confirmed person in the water. Firefighters worked from the shoreline to maintain visual contact as rescuers approached the location by boat. One female patient was removed from the water and medically assessed; she has been transported to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be minor injuries.
Firefighters concluded their work on scene and have returned to their stations to continue serving Saskatoon.
Mutual Aid - Whitecap Dakota First Nation - Confirmed Structure Fire
May 18, 2020 - 8:59 pm
At approximately 6:21 p.m. on May 18, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a mutual aid request from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation to assist in controlling a working residential structure fire. Two fire engines, one rescue unit, one water tanker, one brush truck, and one battalion chief were immediately dispatched for response. It was reported that a neighbour had alerted and assisted in evacuating all occupants from the involved structure.
While responding, firefighters were notified of the fire being brought under control by the on-scene volunteer fire department; all responding fire apparatus from the Saskatoon Fire Department were canceled with the exception of one fire engine and one battalion chief continuing to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working residential structure fire and began assisting the volunteer fire department from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation in continuing extinguishment of the fire.
There were no injuries to fire or civilian personnel as a result of this incident. The structure involved has been extensively damaged; however, as this area falls outside of the Saskatoon Fire Department's investigative jurisdiction, a confirmed cause and damage estimate will not be provided.
CORRECTION: Rescue Operation - Animal in Weir
May 18, 2020 - 12:50 pm
The Saskatoon Fire Department wishes to correct the name of the wildlife agency that had requested the investigation into the possible entrapment of a pelican in the weir on the evening of May 17, 2020. The agency involved was the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan, not the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation as was previously reported. The Saskatoon Fire Department apologizes for this error.
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At approximately 8:22 p.m. on May 17, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a request from the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation to investigate the possible entrapment of a pelican in the weir. One fire engine, one water rescue unit, one specialized water rescue craft, and support officials attended the scene.
The specialized water rescue craft, designed to operate effectively in unpredictable conditions, was deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River at the weir. The craft was maneuvered along the weir's boil towards the pelican; however, upon reaching the animal it began to swim away from the rescuers in the craft. Firefighters confirmed that the pelican was not in distress or caught on anything in the water and retreated from the rescue operation.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded on scene and firefighters have returned to their stations to continue serving citizens. The pelican's status will be monitored in the coming days and rescuers will re-deploy if required.
Rescue Operation - Animal in Weir
May 17, 2020 - 9:52 pm
At approximately 8:22 p.m. on May 17, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a request from the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation to investigate the possible entrapment of a pelican in the weir. One fire engine, one water rescue unit, one specialized water rescue craft, and support officials attended the scene.
The specialized water rescue craft, designed to operate effectively in unpredictable conditions, was deployed onto the South Saskatchewan River at the weir. The craft was maneuvered along the weir's boil towards the pelican; however, upon reaching the animal it began to swim away from the rescuers in the craft. Firefighters confirmed that the pelican was not in distress or caught on anything in the water and retreated from the rescue operation.
The Saskatoon Fire Department has concluded on scene and firefighters have returned to their stations to continue serving citizens. The pelican's status will be monitored in the coming days and rescuers will re-deploy if required.
Grass Fire - Structure Involved - Corman Park
May 16, 2020 - 6:00 pm
At approximately 3:03 p.m. on May 16, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded with two fire engines, two water tankers, two brush trucks, and one battalion chief to reports of a significant grass fire that had involved a structure in Corman Park.
Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed the reports of a grass fire involving a structure and immediately began establishing water supplies to extinguish the fire. One structure has been lost as a result of this fire. Fire crews remain on scene and an update will be provided upon additional information becoming known.