Whitewood Fire Department

11/16/2025

A SaskAlert test will take place this Wednesday.

📆 On Wednesday, November 19 at 1:55 p.m. CST, SaskAlert will be conducting a system test on mobile devices, radio and televisions across Saskatchewan.

The SaskAlert system shares critical information about potentially life-threatening situations. Alert timing and interference may vary, depending on the service provider.

👇 To learn more, please visit https://emergencyalert.saskatchewan.ca/signup/index.html

11/15/2025

Just before 2 p.m. WFD was dispatched to a fire alarm at the arena on Ochapowace. Before leaving the hall, firefighters were able to confirm with the facility manager that it was a false alarm caused by a youth accidentally activating the fire alarm. No response was needed and all units were put back in service.

11/15/2025

Last night at 10:25 p.m. WFD was dispatched to their second call of the day, this time for a fire east of town. A controlled burn that jump a fire guard quickly spread into a large slough and was also threatening a tractor that was stuck. Firefighters were able to protect the tractor from the fire and with the help of farmers using harrowing equipment, they contained the fire to the slough and eventually extinguished it. All units were back in service at 1:40 a.m. Thank you to our firefighters for their commitment on another long day and for the third week in a row responding to multiple calls in a day.

11/15/2025

At 11:30 a.m. WFD was dispatched to a single vehicle accident on Ochapowace. A truck lost control on a rough grid road and struck several trees. The driver was not seriously injured. All units were back in service at 1:20 p.m.

11/11/2025

Fire Chief Bernard Brule laid a wreath on behalf of members of the WFD at the Remembrance Day service in town this morning. Thank you to all those who served and continue to serve to protect our freedoms, democracy and safety.

11/11/2025

At approximately 3:15 p.m. WFD responded to an equipment fire at the landfill. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the compactor, and damage was fairly minimal thanks to the quick work of employees with fire extinguishers. All units were back in service at 4:20 p.m.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

It was another busy day for WFD with two simultaneous calls coming in. The first call came in at 2:01 p.m. for a major gas leak at the Kakisiwew School on Ochapowace. Just two minutes later, a second call came in for an EMS assist at the apartment building on Balfour Street. Three firefighters responded to the EMS assist while several others responded to the gas leak. After finishing assisting EMS at 2:22 p.m., the three firefighters also responded to Ochapowace. At the school, students and staff were evacuated and the area blocked off for 300 yards in all directions until crews could dig up and repair a ruptured line. Firefighters were on scene for several hours until repairs were made. All units were back in service at 8:37 p.m.

11/06/2025

At approximately 4 p.m. WFD was dispatched to a bale fire east of town. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. About 16 bales were lost in the fire. With the fire contained and a fire guard established around the blaze, firefighters left the bales under the watch of the farmer to let them burn out. All units were back in service by 7:30 p.m.

11/05/2025

At 1:30 p.m. WFD was dispatched for a carbon monoxide alarm at the Health Services building on Ochapowace. Firefighters were able to confirm it was a fake alarm before responding.