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Saskatoon’s acting fire chief Anthony Tataryn spoke about the dry weather and fire potential this spring.

WATCH: Firefighters returned to the scene of a grassfire near Saskatoon today to ensure a controlled burn that got out of hand was properly extinguished. Officials told Global News’ Erik Bay it’s a reminder to be cautious with dry areas throughout the province.

There were 25,176 calls for service in 2023 for the Saskatoon Fire Department, which the organization said is a 57 per cent increase compared to 2019.

It is the time of year to set aside a few minutes to make homes safe.

Brian Conway said carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colourless gas that you can’t smell, so having a working alarm is important.

WATCH: Saskatoon firefighters contained a fire at a flour mill in the city on Friday after they found a machine on fire that spread to another floor of the building. As Erik Bay tells us, crews also had to battle the conditions.

Saskatoon Police Service is working with the fire department to develop a report on calls for service.

On Friday, Saskatoon Fire Department chief Morgan Hackl said, “We recognize that homelessness affects all parts of the community and former Fire Station No. 5 on Central Avenue is set up with washrooms and space to help those in need.”

Saskatoon Fire Department deputy chief Rob Hogan said on Friday responders had to replace cracking hose lines, frozen personal breathing apparatus from the freezing cold temperatures and one ladder had to be heat-thawed in order to be demobilized.

Saskatoon Fire Department marshal Brian Conway said on Thursday, “Fire investigators do not usually look into fires of this nature and in this instance no cause has been determined and no injuries have been reported.”

NAPA Auto Parts service advisor Mitchell Phillips recommended Saskatoon drivers who commute should check their battery levels, tire pressure levels and wait for fluids in the engine to circulate before departing on Friday.

People are starting to get into the holiday spirit, decorating trees and hanging lights.

University of Saskatchewan researchers are working with the Saskatoon Fire Department to learn more about gaps in social services and bylaws that are in place to fight housing insecurity and homelessness.

WATCH: Three Saskatoon highschoolers are being called heroes after running into a burning building last month looking for anyone left inside. Brody Ratcliffe has more on why the fire department is praising them for their “critical decisions”.

WATCH: The Saskatoon Fire Department hosted its first live-fire training session at its brand-new facility. As Brody Ratcliffe tells us, the facility’s potential for more fiery education stretches well into the future.

Saskatoon Fire Department Assistant Chief Anthony Tataryn said on Friday, “It might look like a couple of sea-cans but it allows us to instruct and observe and practice skill sets with controls that are not found in real world experience.”

Saskatoon Fire Department investigators remained on the scene of a fire that destroyed a home in the 200-block of Avenue L South on Tuesday as crews worked to suppress remaining hot areas on the property.

Saskatoon Fire Department marshal Brian Conway looks at where smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be placed, how to check them and what to do if an alarm sounds.

Saskatoon Fire Department marshal Brian Conway looks at where smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be placed, how to check them and what to do if an alarm sounds.

Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) and police were seen preparing operations with the SFD’s Haz-Mat Contamination Unit on Tuesday outside of Scotia Centre. No further information was available at the time of writing.