The RCMP work hand in hand with their local fire departments and Kindersley Detachment is no exception. Over the course of this past year Kindersley RCMP has partnered with the Kindersley Fire Department and other local volunteer Fire Departments on dozens of calls. These calls have ranged from fatal house fires and collisions to minor… Continue reading Communication is Key Between RCMP and Fire Departments
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Brock Fire Dept. Purchases Leaf Blowers, Thanks Kindersley Co-op
The Brock Fire Department recently announced that the Kindersley Co-op has donated $1,500.00 cash to the department for some much-needed supplies and equipment. With the donated funds, the Department decided to purchase two Stihl BR700 Leaf blowers capable of wind speeds upwards of 166MPH. These leaf blowers will remove heat from the seat of a… Continue reading Brock Fire Dept. Purchases Leaf Blowers, Thanks Kindersley Co-op
Fire Burns Down Shell Lake, Sask. Curling Rink
Residents from the village of Shell Lake are devastated after losing their curling rink this weekend. The curling rink was consumed by fire Saturday evening. According to one witness, the fire started late Saturday afternoon and by nightfall, the rink had burned down. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The local fire hall responded immediately and… Continue reading Fire Burns Down Shell Lake, Sask. Curling Rink
As Number of Wildfires Grows, Province Requests More Resources
Source: Montana Getty, globalnews.ca, July 15, 2021 As of Wednesday evening, there are 132 active wildfires, 34 of which are not contained, and 48 people have evacuated to North Battleford. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reached out for more resources in case the provincial wildfire situation worsens. Multiple communities in the northeast area of… Continue reading As Number of Wildfires Grows, Province Requests More Resources
Kindersley Fire Dispatched to Two Calls
UPDATE The Kindersley Fire Department and RCMP continue to remain at the semi fire near Marengo. Original Article Kindersley Fire have arrived on scene of a semi fire at Marengo and Highway 7. The crew is also attending to a second incident of a semi vs car North of Brock on PWT road. Please avoid… Continue reading Kindersley Fire Dispatched to Two Calls
Saskatoon House “Levelled” From an Explosion
Source: Tyler Barrow, Brendan Ellis, saskatoon.ctvnews,ca, June 21, 2021 The Saskatoon Fire Department chief said “considerable damage” was caused to multiple homes due to fire spread and flying debris. SASKATOON — Police have confirmed a person is dead following a home explosion in Saskatoon early Saturday morning. No details have been provided about the age… Continue reading Saskatoon House “Levelled” From an Explosion
Kindersley Fire Dispatched to “Controlled Burn That Got Away”
Today at 11:59 a.m., Kindersley Fire was dispatched to a controlled burn that got away, just west of Kindersley. By 1:16 p.m., all crew members had returned safely and all units are currently back in service. While residents will sometimes need to burn grass, bush piles or stubble. Please be sure you are well-prepared and… Continue reading Kindersley Fire Dispatched to “Controlled Burn That Got Away”
Rural Ottawa Barn Fire Kills 100 Cows
Source: Amanda Marcotte, cbc.ca, May 21, 2021 Firefighters were calling it a massive fire. A hundred cattle have died in a fire that’s “still raging” into Thursday evening at an agricultural building in the rural Ottawa village of Kars, says Ottawa Fire Services. Firefighters responded to the call on First Line Road near Century Road East… Continue reading Rural Ottawa Barn Fire Kills 100 Cows
Kindersley Fire Respond to Balcony Fire
Tonight at 8:03 p.m. Kindersley Fire was dispatched to a 3rd-floor balcony fire on West Road. Luckily the homeowner was able to extinguish the fire. However, please let this be a reminder to ONLY use proper containers for disposing of smoking materials and remember to keep containers away from all flammable materials. By 8:35 p.m.… Continue reading Kindersley Fire Respond to Balcony Fire