Saskatoon Fire Department

• South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescues

  People and pets are being advised by City of Saskatoon officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge due to 'fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.'

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
• Saskatoon overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, fire department says

  The Saskatoon Fire Department reported a stark and significant increase in overdoses in 2025. Its crews responded to almost double the number of calls compared to 2024.

  Health

  May 1
  
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• 2 separate fatal incidents in Saskatoon over Easter weekend under investigation

  Two lives were tragically lost in Saskatoon over the Easter weekend following a fatal house fire and a rollover crash, both of which remain under investigation.

  Investigations

  Apr 4
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• Toxic drugs ‘an epidemic,’ Saskatoon fire battalion chief says on ride-along

  A Saskatoon Fire Department battalion chief fears tackling more toxic drugs entering what was the peak time from last year, when a deadly drug supply pushed overdoses above 30. 

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Saskatoon sees 84 suspected overdoses since Aug. 17

  The City of Saskatoon has been dealing with numerous drug overdoses this year. Another recent spike in the area — 84 cases since Aug. 17 — has organizations sounding the alarm.

  Health

  Aug 29, 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
• 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
• A behind-the-scenes look at Saskatoon Fire Service Station 1

  This week Saskatoon Fire Service gave Global News a behind-the-scenes look at the day in a life of a firefighter.

  Fire

  Jul 24, 2025
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• Occupants safe after morning house fire in Saskatoon

  Four people are safe after a house fire broke out on Saskatoon's west side Monday, damaging two homes and several vehicles in the driveway.

  Fire

  May 19, 2025
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• Saskatoon’s University Bridge closed after encampment fire

  Saskatoon’s University Bridge will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Monday following an encampment fire under the bridge.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2025