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Firefighters handle calls and training

Estevan fire crews have had several calls to keep them busy this week, along with their ever-ongoing training, according to Fire Chief Dale Feser.

Estevan fire crews have had several calls to keep them busy this week, along with their ever-ongoing training, according to Fire Chief Dale Feser.

“On Monday the Estevan fire department, along with the city safety officer, continued with annual fire safety inspections for all city-owned facilities,” said Feser. “We go in once a year and make sure that everything is code-compliant, both the building code and fire code, as well as occupational health and safety regulations.

“If we find any deficiencies they are filed in the report and everyone has an opportunity to reconcile and become code-compliant. We want to ensure residents of Estevan are always safe in these buildings.”

The safety inspections spanned the majority of both Monday and Tuesday.

“We did also have a carbon monoxide call in the north-central part of the city,” said Feser. “Crews arrived on scene and made entry into the home with gas detection equipment, and did atmospheric testing. We found no findings of carbon monoxide. It was found the alarms were over 10 years of age and we do recommend they be replaced at around that age or before, as there are a lot of electronic components that can malfunction or fail.”

Fire crews also received a call early Thursday morning regarding an unknown spilled substance outside a downtown building.

“At approximately 9 a.m., we were called to the downtown core area for a report of an unknown spill. Crews attended the scene, and after taking some atmospheric tests and samples, it was deemed that it was not a threat to the safety of the public.

“Public works crews were called to assist in pressure washing off the sidewalk and cleaning the area,” said Feser.

Firefighters will present at the Estevan Motor Speedway Aug. 3 for the late model special program.

“Typically … a crew of two will head out to make sure the racers have a safe playing environment. We provide fire suppression and rescue assistance as well should there be a crash. We’re there along with our brothers and sisters at the Emergency Medical Service.”