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22 September 2023
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Fire stations of the world: Saskatoon Fire Department celebrates grand opening of new fire station No 5 fire, Canada
Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) is pleased to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fire Station No 5 at 1075 Preston Avenue North. The new station will replace the 56-year-old Fire Station No 5 at 421 Central Avenue in Sutherland. The relocation comes as a result of a review of SFD’s operations in 2014 that led to the development of a new service model to improve the fire service’s response times across the city.
The model aims to ensure Saskatoon Fire Department’s delivery of services is done in the most effective and efficient way possible as the City looks to the future and how to provide emergency response service to a city of 500 000 residents.
The new fire station features 10 000 square feet on two storeys and is equipped with two bays that will house one frontline engine and reserve apparatus. The station will be staffed with four firefighter-paramedics and one officer, 24 hours per day. Fire inspectors will also use the new station’s office space during daytime hours.
A highlight of the building is the dedicated cultural space. The room’s design intentionally includes a central tiled circle and is equipped with ventilation to accommodate smudging ceremonies. The perimeter of the room will highlight artwork created by students from Oskāyak High School, which will be regularly updated throughout the year. The shared space is intended for use by Saskatoon Fire Department and the University of Saskatchewan. When available, the room will be open for public bookings by residents and community groups.
“This new fire station serves as a demonstration of collaboration for the betterment of the community. The partnership we've experienced with the University of Saskatchewan has been instrumental in the endeavour of relocating Station No 5,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. "The station offers a newer facility design for our crews that is centred around our commitment to truth and reconciliation, while at the same time delivering improved response coverage to the north-east part of the city. The relocation of Station No 5 is a welcomed addition to our network of infrastructure and will support the community for generations to come.”
“The new Fire Hall No 5, built in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, is a great collaboration that will re-organise the fire service to provide better response times to neighbourhoods as the City grows. It is important that all of our neighbourhoods, both existing and new, have access to immediate fire and safety services when they need them. It will also save millions of dollars a year by reducing the need for another station in the area. I want to thank all partners who have worked together to help improve the services in our city,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
“The establishment of the new fire station is the latest development in our long-standing relationship with the City of Saskatoon,” said University of Saskatchewan (USask) President Peter Stoicheff. “We are proud to play a role in supporting this vital project and furthering our commitment to the vibrant community that we all serve. We are also pleased to see the inclusion of a shared cultural space on this site spotlighting the work of Oskāyak High School students, as we recognise that this new fire station is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.” says University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff.
To commemorate the completion of construction, a ceremonial grand opening event took place at the new station on Tuesday, 29 August 2023.
Station No 5 is scheduled to be fully operational in mid-September once all Life Safety tests are complete. The former Station No. 5 on Central Avenue will be decommissioned and options will be explored to determine the future of the building.
Sources: Saskatoon Fire Department
The model aims to ensure Saskatoon Fire Department’s delivery of services is done in the most effective and efficient way possible as the City looks to the future and how to provide emergency response service to a city of 500 000 residents.
The new fire station features 10 000 square feet on two storeys and is equipped with two bays that will house one frontline engine and reserve apparatus. The station will be staffed with four firefighter-paramedics and one officer, 24 hours per day. Fire inspectors will also use the new station’s office space during daytime hours.
A highlight of the building is the dedicated cultural space. The room’s design intentionally includes a central tiled circle and is equipped with ventilation to accommodate smudging ceremonies. The perimeter of the room will highlight artwork created by students from Oskāyak High School, which will be regularly updated throughout the year. The shared space is intended for use by Saskatoon Fire Department and the University of Saskatchewan. When available, the room will be open for public bookings by residents and community groups.
“This new fire station serves as a demonstration of collaboration for the betterment of the community. The partnership we've experienced with the University of Saskatchewan has been instrumental in the endeavour of relocating Station No 5,” says Fire Chief Morgan Hackl. "The station offers a newer facility design for our crews that is centred around our commitment to truth and reconciliation, while at the same time delivering improved response coverage to the north-east part of the city. The relocation of Station No 5 is a welcomed addition to our network of infrastructure and will support the community for generations to come.”
“The new Fire Hall No 5, built in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, is a great collaboration that will re-organise the fire service to provide better response times to neighbourhoods as the City grows. It is important that all of our neighbourhoods, both existing and new, have access to immediate fire and safety services when they need them. It will also save millions of dollars a year by reducing the need for another station in the area. I want to thank all partners who have worked together to help improve the services in our city,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.
“The establishment of the new fire station is the latest development in our long-standing relationship with the City of Saskatoon,” said University of Saskatchewan (USask) President Peter Stoicheff. “We are proud to play a role in supporting this vital project and furthering our commitment to the vibrant community that we all serve. We are also pleased to see the inclusion of a shared cultural space on this site spotlighting the work of Oskāyak High School students, as we recognise that this new fire station is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.” says University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff.
To commemorate the completion of construction, a ceremonial grand opening event took place at the new station on Tuesday, 29 August 2023.
Station No 5 is scheduled to be fully operational in mid-September once all Life Safety tests are complete. The former Station No. 5 on Central Avenue will be decommissioned and options will be explored to determine the future of the building.
Sources: Saskatoon Fire Department