Communities

More Resources

• Requesting SPSA Assistance

  Municipalities or First Nations in need of assistance from the SPSA, once a wildfire is reported, should complete the Request for Fire Suppression Assistance form and submit it to the nearest Protection Office

• Emergency Management Planning for Communities

  In Saskatchewan, municipalities are the first line of defense in an emergency. Get resources, training and assistance for developing your plans.

• Emergency Declaration

  Example of a resolution that would allow a municipal Council the responsibility to control, and then end, an emergency response in their community.

• Sask911

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Sask911 system provides province-wide access to 9-1-1 emergency call taking.

• FireSmart

  Saskatchewan's Emergency Planning Act requires communities to develop plans to respond to the threat from wildfire or other emergencies. You can make a difference when it comes to keeping your community safe. Find out how your community can be recognized as FireSmart.

• SaskAlert

  SaskAlert gives jurisdictions the ability to issue alerts about local emergency events to their residents, visitors and anyone passing through the areas.

• Burn Notifications and Permits

  Help avoid firefighting resources from being deployed to controlled fires.

• Civic Address Registry

  The Civic Address Registry (CAR) is a crucial part of the Sask911 system that provides a standardized, consistent system of recording property access points for first responders. Jurisdictions can participate in the civic address program to help ensure the system remains up-to-date.

• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

  Learn how the SPSA works with communities at risk of wildfire to mitigate their risks. This program is offered in partnership with Infrastructure Canada.

• Emergency Management Workshops and Exercises

  The SPSA offers training for members of community emergency planning committees to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Community Fire Bans

  Want to know where and when you can open burn? Check out the latest fire bans.

• Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Plans

  Learn about best practices and your legal obligations to prepare for and prevent wildfires for your industrial or commercial operation.