Two Pumpers in front of the Court House
Two Pumpers in front of the Court House
2008 and 2009 Ford Escapes
2008 and 2009 Ford Escapes
E-11
E-11
River Rescue Zodiac
River Rescue Zodiac
Safety Van
Safety Van
E11 in Front of the Museum
E11 in Front of the Museum
T30
T30
2008 Master Plan

Outside consultants made recommendations regarding fire protection over the next five to ten years.
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Prince Albert Fire Department
76 - 15th Street East
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 1E8

Phone:  (306) 953-4200
Fax:  (306) 922-2272

Major Incidents
The following stream of news items reflects the major, higher-risk incidents that the department is called upon to attend and does not include all emergency calls.

Tree Fire
On May 14, 2012 the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a tree on fire after coming in contact with a high voltage power line in the rear of 601 22nd Street West. On arrival there was smoke showing from the tree, and a high voltage line was laying in the rear alley. Crews secured the surrounding area until Sask Power arrived and was able to ensure the line was de-energized. The tree was removed completely. The line and power were restored to the area within an hour. No injuries were reported. 
Grass/Fence Fire
On May 12, 2012 the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a grass fire 1400 block 17th St West. On arrival an area of grass and a 200 foot snow fence were on fire. Fire was extinguished and the cause is suspicious. No reported injuries. 
Multiple Grass-fires
On May13, 2012 the Prince Albert Fire Department was notified of a grass fire near the Alfred Jenkins Field House, while still at another grass fire. Firefighters responded to the location and found 4 separate grass fires in a field. The fires were extinguished, there was no property damage or injuries. Approximately 1/4 acre was burnt. 
Structure Fire
On May 12, 2012, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of 24th Street East.  On arrival light smoke was coming from the structure. Fire crews had to quickly gain access to the residence to perform an interior attack to control the fire.There were no reported injuries at this event. 
Structure Fire resulting from a BBQ
On April 23, 2012, the PAFD was called to a report of a BBQ explosion that caught a house on fire.  On arrival, the front of the house and garage were on fire.  It appeared to crews that an explosion may have put a hole in the eave of the building above the BBQ.  Fire had extended into the roof and through two windows that had broken.  Crews were able to quickly control the fire and none of the occupants of the home were injured.  Further investigation identified that the BBQ did not actually explode but heat or flames the the BBQ did catch the structure on fire. 
RM Grass Fire
On Sunday April 22, 2012, the PAFD responded to a a report of a field on fire.  On arrival a fire approximately 1 acre in size burning in some pasture land.  Four firefighters in two units entinguished the perimeter of the fire, and mopped up hotspots in approximately 30 minutes. 
RM Grass Fire
On April 20, 2012, the PAFD responded with four members and two units to a grass fire burning north of Highway 302 on Cecil Ferry Road.  Upon arrival, two outbuildings had been destroyed and a house was fully involved.  The wind driven fire was also moving onto an adjacent property.  At one point crews were forced to take cover as a 50 gallon drum exploded, showering the area with debris.  A number of outbuildings and another house were saved from the encroaching fire.  It took several hours for crews to fully mitigate this incident. 
Structure Fire- Chimney
On April 13, 2012 The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Dunn Drive.  Upon arrival smoke was found coming from the roof of a 3 story structure.  Crews evacuated the structure to ensure the residents safety.  Upon closer inspection it was found that it was a chimney fire.  Crews extinguished the fire and allowed residents back into the building once it was determined to be safe. 
CO Call- Faulty Detector
On April 10th, 2012, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm at the 400 Block of 12th street west. On arrival, the homeowner met fire crews at the front door and indicated that no one was ill, but that his CO alarm had been going off. Upon investigation, PAFD crews found the homeowners detector to be defective. 
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