ASSINIBOIA — Assiniboia Fire and Rescue Chief Terry Lacelle reports that up to Sept. 25, firefighters were called for service 11 times in September.
These calls include one STARS landing, one elevator rescue and one structure fire.
Harvest season combined with continued dry conditions resulted in four grass fire calls.
Lacelle says their FD team also responded to investigate one gas smell as well as assisted Hutch Ambulance three times with life assistance.
In their continued commitment to training, Assiniboia volunteer firefighters took part in vehicle firefighting that included hands-on training with the vehicle fire prop.
“We have five members going to the SVFFA (Sask. Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Association) fall fire school in Kindersley Sept. 27-29 for SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), livestock rescue and ropes and ladders. Fire instructor, Nathan Rust, will also be going to teach at the school,” Lacelle says.
The AFD provides this month’s safety tips revolving around school babysitter safety. These tips include showing your family’s babysitter your home escape plan. As well, if your babysitter will be cooking meals reminders to keep children away from the stove and never leave the room while cooking, as well as keeping pets off surfaces and countertops and keeping pot handles turned in so as not to be grabbed.
Also, make sure your babysitter knows what to do if the smoke alarm goes off.
The AFD will be engaging with the community on Oct. 9 as part of Fire Prevention Week education activity and will visit the school as well as hosting an open house and barbecue at the fire hall.
