Saskatoon Fire - News Releases
Saskatoon News Releases
Multi-unit residential structure fire – 1000 block Idylwyld Drive North
July 15, 2024 - 12:36 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters observed smoke coming from the structure
Crews advanced multiple hose lines into building to extinguish fire while another crew entered the building to search and confirm no occupants remained inside.
Fire crews set up large fans to remove any lingering smoke and toxins from the building
Motor vehicle Collision- Highway 11 near Victor Road
July 15, 2024 - 3:23 am
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found two vehicle collision
One vehicle upright on the highway and the other one on roof in ditch
All people out of vehicles
Fire crews ensured all vehicles were off and no keys in ignition
Fire crews help place patient in ambulance
Fire crews setup landing zone for STARS helicopter
Structure Fire- 100 Block Ave V South
July 14, 2024 - 4:50 pm
- The fire has been brought under control.
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Fire Crews observed smoke coming from house
Fire Crews observed the structure's windows and doors had plywood covering them
Crews advanced multiple hose lines to apply water from the exterior
Crews used chainsaw to cut plywood off doors and windows
Fire Community Support team launches with expanded staff and services
July 12, 2024 - 4:16 pm
The Community Support Program (CSP) operated under the management of the Business Improvement Districts since 2012. As of July 1, the management of the CSP has been transferred to the Saskatoon Fire Department, now known as the Fire Community Support (FCS) team.
In the 2024 Budget, six additional staff members were added to provide up to 11,700 hours of transit support, aligning with the program's transition to the Saskatoon Fire Department.
The role of the FCS workers is similar to the more familiar CSP but with the addition of six full-time staff members and increased support for Saskatoon Transit. The FCS team will routinely patrol and engage with individuals in the business areas, on Saskatoon Transit buses, and at bus terminals. They will also ride and patrol targeted bus routes where incidents are more frequent. These routes will be selected based on data collected by the City.
The goal of the FCS team is to connect and build relationships with residents and visitors, including those experiencing challenging situations such as homelessness, mental health issues and addictions. FCS workers are trained with de-escalation skills and will have immediate direct contact with emergency services if necessary.
The FCS workers completed their training this week and have started their full-time rotation. The FCS team will operate two battalions, each consisting of one FCS Supervisor and five FCS members, to provide seven-day-a-week coverage. Each battalion will alternate a four-on-four-off schedule. The start and stop times of these shifts will be based on operational requirements determined using collected data. These shifts will fall primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. the following day.
The FCS workers are expected to have a greater presence in the community and on transit routes. If residents are out in the community and see someone in distress, are lost, or happen to see negative street activity, the FCS team can be reached at 306-382-6935.
Carbon Monoxide Incident - 100 Block Horner Cres.
July 12, 2024 - 3:01 am
- Fire crews remain on scene.
First arriving crews found 1 patient who was suffering effects from carbon monoxide
Crews donned breathing apparatus and searched the under ground parking garage.
Crews located 3 more patients in the garage.
All patients were moved to awaiting ambulances for transport to hospital.
Fire crews searched the remainder of the building and no other occupants were located.
Fire crews set up fans to ventilate the garage.
Motor Vehicle Rollover - Hwy 14 & RR 3063
July 10, 2024 - 12:15 am
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
- The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.
Firefighters found a B-train semi rollover.
Fire crews attended to the driver to assess his injuries.
City police were on scene to control traffic.
Crews controlled the leak from the damaged trailer unit.
Apartment Fire - Confederation Place
July 9, 2024 - 6:36 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- A search confirmed all occupants safely evacuated.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
First arriving crews observed smoke coming from a lower level apartment.
Command assigned tactical duties to on scene personnel.
Crews advanced hose lines and entered the apartment.
Crews extinguished the fire.
Fans were set up to clear smoke from the building.
Update: Hazmat response – 700 block of Queen Street
July 2, 2024 - 12:28 pm
At 10:27 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) received a 9-1-1 call reporting a chemical leak at City Hospital.
Upon arrival, fire crews were met by hospital staff to determine the location of the incident. The chemical spill was in a non-ventilated room. The crew isolated the area and directed people to their muster points.
The hazmat team was able to identify the substance as Rapicide – a hospital grade disinfectant, which was leaking from a machine. The hazmat technicians turned the machine off and cleaned up the leaked disinfectant. The room was set up for ventilation as the hazmat team moved contaminated materials into an over pack barrel and then transferred the barrel outside for further disposal. The affected area continues to be ventilated and the scene has been transferred to the City Hospital staff.
Four individuals were identified as being exposed to the chemical. As a precaution, the individuals were assessed by the firefighter paramedics and no injuries or illness were presented.
City Hospital’s emergency room remains open and operational.
Hazmat leak- 701 Queen Street
July 2, 2024 - 5:13 pm
- Fire crews remain on scene.
- Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Fire crews met by staff to determine location of spill or leak
Hazmat team on scene
Fire crews determined location of spill and secured the area
Hazmat team on scene
Structure fire - 400 Block 3rd. Ave. N.
July 1, 2024 - 8:48 pm
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
- A fire investigator is on scene to conduct an examination to identify the cause, origin and damage estimate.
Firefighters were dispatched to a dumpster fire, on arrival discovered a detached garage on fire.
Call was upgraded to a full general alarm.
Crews advanced hose lines for an exterior attack.
Crews determined there were no occupants in the garage.