ESTEVAN - Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members were called out to a diesel fuel spill on Sept. 3.
The accident occurred at about 10 a.m. at a gas station in the south-central area of the city.
"Crews did respond non-emergent, as it appeared that it was a vehicle and not the fuel pump, that suffered some sort of a diesel line failure," said Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser.
About 20 litres of fuel licked on the ground from a ruptured diesel fuel injector line on the vehicle. The staff on-site were able to keep the spill under control and no help was required on behalf of the EFRS.
Also, last week firefighters responded to two residential fire alarms.
The first call for service came in at about 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 31. from the northeast area of Estevan. Prior to crew’s arrival, it was found that it was a steamy shower that had set off the alarm system. Estevan police members were already on the scene verifying the situation. So fire crew stood down and returned to the station.
Another call came in on Sept. 4. A residential fire alarm went off in the north-central part of Estevan. Upon arrival, it was found that it was a cooking-related incident. There wasn’t enough smoke remaining for any ventilation efforts on behalf of the EFRS.
Firefighters also partook in the SMILE Services parade on Sept. 3.
"Everybody had fun, it was nice to see everybody out and about on the streets. We had two trucks with several members out there enjoying the day with the citizens," Feser said.
