Firefighters

• Saskatoon firefighters union says overdose crisis stretching resources thin

  Jay Protz, president of IAFF Saskatoon Firefighters Local 80, says his members are noticing an unprecedented increase in calls for service over the past few weeks

  Canada

  Apr 20
  
• Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters sharpen skills with hands-on training

  Fires 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.

  Features

  Apr 12
  
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• Wildfire funding not sufficient in Saskatchewan budget, says fire chief

  A 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.

  Fire

  Mar 20
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• N.W.T. wildfire prompts evacuation order for Fort Providence

  Fort 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.

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2025
• Nova Scotia officials ask people not to use drones around crew fighting wildfires

  Nova 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.

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2025
• 20 homes destroyed by wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

  Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.

  Fire

  Aug 28, 2025
• Ontario water bombers dispatched to help fight wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Ontario 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.

  Fire

  Aug 11, 2025
• An in-depth look into the role of a Saskatoon firefighter

  In the final installment of our firefighter ride-along series, we take a look at what it's like to be a firefighter in Saskatoon .

  Fire

  Jul 28, 2025
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• Ride along as Saskatoon Fire responds to a 911 call

  In 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.

  Fire

  Jul 25, 2025
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• Maritime firefighters sounding alarm about staffing levels

  Firefighters are sounding the alarm about staffing levels in the region with union representatives saying a lack of personnel is putting the public at risk.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2025