Nearly every community in Saskatchewan has a local fire department and the southeast is no exception. In recognition of our first responders, The Observer has been in contact with four volunteer fire departments in the area and have provided some information.
Manor/RM of Moose Mountain: Fire Chief Brayden Rowley advised they have a record 25 male and three female volunteers. All equipment is in excellent condition and they recently purchased a used 1999 Fort Garry GMC Pumper from a fire department in the Northwest Territory.
Training is often done together with the Carlyle and Redvers teams. Their Facebook page is Manor & RM 63 Fire Department. Rowley is the site administrator.
Redvers: Chief Brad Hutton indicated that they have 21 volunteers including three women. Three of their firefighters are first responders. The Redvers Fire Department also specializes in farm safety including grain bin, cold water and ice , and confined space rescues.
Their Facebook page is Redvers Volunteer Fire Department. Hutton and Breanne Barber are the page administrators.
Alameda/RM of Moose Creek: We spoke with Deputy Fire Chief DeWayne Henderson. They have 15 male and two female volunteers, five of which are first responders. Their fire hall is located in Alameda. The Alameda firefighters initiated the annual firefighters’ rodeo some five years ago. Their Facebook page is Alameda/RM of Moose Creek Fire Department. Henderson is the administrator.
Carlyle: Deputy Fire Chief Rob Klassen advised that they presently have 20 members including one long-time dedicated female volunteer, Michelle Orsted. Of course they are pleased to be able to work and train out of their new fire hall built last year on Eighth Street West. This past weekend the Carlyle department hosted a farm safety rescue seminar, with Carnduff, Redvers, and Alameda fire departments also participating.
Klassen is also pleased to announce that Carlyle is hosting the next semi-annual convention of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. 300 volunteers are expected to attend this three-day event in April 2022. Their Facebook page is Carlyle Fire and Rescue. Klassen and Co-Deputy Fire Chief Travis VanMeer are its site administrators.
