Be ready to react. A practiced escape plan could save your life during a fire.
Fire Prevention and Safety
At Yorkton Fire Protective Services, prevention is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to reduce risk, save lives, and protect property through education, enforcement, and mitigation strategies.
Our Priorities
1. Education
We believe the most effective way to keep people safe is by helping them build safer habits. Through public outreach, station tours, school programs, and fire safety campaigns, we aim to educate our community and prevent emergencies before they happen.
2. Enforcement
When education alone isn't enough, we uphold the National Fire Code of Canada to eliminate unnecessary risks and ensure compliance across homes, businesses, and public spaces.
3. Mitigation
Despite our best efforts, emergencies still happen. That's why we work hard to reduce the impact of fires and hazards by focusing on preparation and proactive measures.
Fire Safety Hot Topics
CO is a silent killer - colorless, tasteless and odorless.
Quick Facts:
- Caused by incomplete fuel burning.
- Comes from stoves, heaters, engines and more.
- Can lead to serious illness or death.
Learn more - Carbon Monoxide Detector
Yorkton has safe drop bins around the city for needle disposal.
For more information on Harm Reduction, visit Saskatchewan Health Authority's Turning Point Program.
- Test smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms, replace batteries as needed.
- Don't overload electrical outlets or use damaged cords.
- Practice your Fire Escape Plan with your household.
- Ensure windows open easily for emergency exit.
- Store chemicals properly and never mis cleaners.
- Recycle paper clutter like newspapers and junk mail.
- Clean stove filters and behind appliances like your fridge.
- Keep stairs and exits clear at all times.
- Make sure your address is clearly visible from the road.
- Maintain a 10 foot fire safe zone around structures.
- Inspect outdoor outlets and appliances.
- Clean debris from garages and carports.
- Safely store fuels, paints and yard chemicals.
- Let equipment cool before storage.
- Keep fire hydrants clear of snow and debris.
- Always grill outside, away from buildings and trees.
- Check propane tanks and hoses for damage.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- Use proper utensils and wear heat-resistant gloves.
- Remove grease buildup regularly.
Contact Us
Fire Protective Services
9 Smith Street East, Yorkton
Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 2W3
