Firefighters
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B.C. community’s water system damaged by alleged vandalism during wildfire responsePolice are investigating after the water system serving the evacuated B.C. community of Boston Bar was allegedly vandalized, potentially delaying residents' return home.FireJul 25
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Saskatoon firefighters union says overdose crisis stretching resources thinJay Protz, president of IAFF Saskatoon Firefighters Local 80, says his members are noticing an unprecedented increase in calls for service over the past few weeksCanadaApr 20
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Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters sharpen skills with hands-on trainingFires blazed in North Battleford today—not as a disaster, but as a classroom. Local volunteer firefighters took part in intensive, hands-on drills to gear up for wildfire season.FeaturesApr 12
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Wildfire funding not sufficient in Saskatchewan budget, says fire chiefA fire chief from a village that battled flames during Saskatchewan's destructive wildfire season last year says the province's latest budget does not provide enough funding.FireMar 20
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N.W.T. wildfire prompts evacuation order for Fort ProvidenceFort Providence, N.W.T., is under evacuation as a wildfire nears within 2 km. Winds may shift later today, raising risk. Residents are heading to Hay River.FireAug 31, 2025
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Nova Scotia officials ask people not to use drones around crew fighting wildfiresNova Scotia’s largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains out of control, now measured at nearly 85 sq. km. Crews continue efforts, aided by good weather.FireAug 31, 2025
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20 homes destroyed by wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis ValleyNova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.FireAug 28, 2025
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Ontario water bombers dispatched to help fight wildfires in Newfoundland and LabradorOntario is sending two water bombers to help fight wildfires in N.L., where 3,000 people have been evacuated and one blaze has grown to 52 square kilometres.FireAug 11, 2025
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An in-depth look into the role of a Saskatoon firefighterIn the final installment of our firefighter ride-along series, we take a look at what it's like to be a firefighter in Saskatoon .FireJul 28, 2025
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Ride along as Saskatoon Fire responds to a 911 callIn our ongoing series on the Saskatoon Fire Service, we are getting an in-depth look at what happens when first responders get a 911 call.FireJul 25, 2025
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