Safety & Prevention Programs
SFD's Community Relations team facilitates a number of life and fire safety programs. To inquire about a program, contact the Community Relations team at 306-975-2520 or book an event online.
Station Tours
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) values the opportunity to present fire and life safety information to residents of all ages. To book a station tour, submit a request using the Fire/Life Safety Presentation Request Form.
Not able to meet SFD in person? We have three online station tours are available for public viewing via YouTube:
Steps to Safety
Steps to Safety is a comprehensive fire and fall prevention program for older adults. The program promotes 16 key safety messages – eight fire prevention and eight fall prevention, through group presentations or individual home visits. Learn more about Steps to Safety.
F.I.R.E. Cadets
The F.I.R.E. Cadets program gives high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to be a firefighter through building new and strengthening existing life skills. These skills are intended to contribute to one’s success in all aspects of life, including future career applications. Participants are coached in responsibility, respect, leadership, community involvement, teamwork, pride, and professionalism over the course of an eight-week program.
Fire Stop
Fire Stop is an intervention initiative that addresses children under the age of 17 who have set fires or are drawn to playing with fire. The program provides efficient, effective, and meaningful education for participants and their families on the dangers of fire and the devastating effects on families and the community. The goal of the program is to reduce property damage and injuries that result from fires set by youth.
Community Police and Fire Academy
The SFD and Saskatoon Police Service, in partnership with the Saskatoon Council on Aging are shining a light on prevention through a fun, innovative program called the Community Police and Fire Academy. The collaborative program aims to empower adults ages 55+ through information about safety and security issues that will help them live safely and independently.
Participants gain valuable knowledge about the police and fire services such as: home and personal security, fraud prevention, internet safety, traffic safety, elder abuse, K-9 policing, emergency preparedness, fire safety, fall prevention, the 911 system and how to report a crime.