PRIORITY ISSUES OF THE FIRE SERVICE IN SASKATCHEWAN

The SAFC Board of Directors has prepared a booklet of the five (5) Priority Issues. The purpose of the booklet is to provide the reader with an overview of the priority issues concerning the fire service in Saskatchewan. It recommends actions that should be acted upon.

 It is imperative for the Government of Saskatchewan to commit to ensuring the safety of all residents and that all necessary elements are in place and functioning well before any further decay of the fire services occurs. Further delay in the development and implementation within these identified areas could prove costly or even deadly.

We encourage the members of the SAFC to lobby their local MLA. We have copies of the 'Priority Issues of the Saskatchewan Fire Service' booklet available for that use. Please contact the SAFC Executive Director, Peggy Antonichuk to receive printed copies.

To download and print a pdf of the booklet, click here.

PRESS RELEASE - SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS

MARCH 22, 2011, Ottawa - The Federal Conservative Government Includes Tax Credit in Budget

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) strongly applauds the Conservative government's introduction of a $3,000 tax credit for volunteer firefighters in Budget 2011. This is a crucial measure to ensure the retention and recruitment of volunteer firefighters which will help keep Canadian communities safe.

 Click here and here for details.

 GREAT CANADIAN FIRE DRILL

 National Campaign Urges Saskatchewan Families To “Do the Drill” Fire Chiefs warn: When a smoke alarm goes off, everyone must know what to do and where to go.“There is no time for uncertainty. Creating and practising a home fire drill can save lives and Saskatchewan citizens need to be better prepared.”

Click here to listen to the news press release.
Click here to view to press release.
Click here to view the CAFC letter. 

 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM SASKPOWER

For details of a serious electrical safety incident involving emergency responders, 
Click here.

An electrical safety presentation is available by clicking: 
http://www.saskpower.com/safety/tips/safety_info.shtml

  MOTOR VEHICLE RESPONSE SURVEY