Kindersley Fire Department responds to several calls
By Kate Winquist
Kindersley Fire and Rescue personnel were kept busy on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, responding to various incidents throughout the day.
Here’s a summary of the day’s activities:
8:21 a.m. - Fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm but were called back just three minutes later when it was determined to be a false alarm, with all units standing down by 8:24 a.m.
12:18 p.m. - The department received a report of a structure fire on Main Street, where smoke and flames were visible at a business's entrance. A full response was initiated, deploying a ladder truck, two Class A pumpers, a command unit, and 17 firefighters. The team quickly brought the fire under control, ventilated the premises, and after a thorough investigation, transferred the scene back to the business owners and their insurance. All units were cleared by 1:39 p.m.
Kindersley Fire & Rescue were called out during the lunch hour last Wednesday on Main Street in Kindersley. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN AND KATE WINQUIST, click for larger images
2:19 p.m. - Fire crews were dispatched to a fire near Brock caused by a downed power line. The strong winds had knocked down the line, igniting a tree and nearby grass. The fire department worked closely with SaskPower to ensure the area was safe before isolating power. Once the power was turned off, firefighters extinguished the flames in both the tree and the surrounding grass, clearing the scene by 3:52 p.m.
Kindersley and area is very fortunate to have such dedicated personnel and reliable equipment. All of the situations were managed efficiently.