Torquay & District Fire Department

05/30/2026

The fire department would like to send a huge shout-out to Global Medic for the donation of a new 250 gallon wildland fire skid!!! This will be put to great use. Thank you for all your organization does for volunteer fire departments.

05/26/2026

With the Heat wave on its way this week it will be placing most of Southern Saskatchewan in the Extreme fire risk zone. Everyone excercise caution when burning and as always please report your Controlled Burns.

05/17/2026

TFD was called out to a fire along the railway tracks east of Torquay at 4:06 this afternoon. Wildland and Tender were dispatched members put the fire out without damage to the tracks or rail ties. Members returned and were back in service at 5:40.We must stress the importance of calling in controlled burns. Vehicles passing may not understand the situation and we end up being called out. Our Fire index thankfully has been reduced to high and not extreme conditions right now. Controlled burns in Saskatchewan, including agricultural stubble burning and ecological management, must be reported to the Provincial Controlled Burn Line at 1-866-404-4911 (available 24/7) to avoid unnecessary fire department responses. You will be asked some basic information.
Your Land Location

Your RM Number

Your Fire Service Provider

Location Details

What are you burning?

How long will your burn last?

Your name and phone number

You will be asked to call back once the burn has been completed.

05/14/2026

As a precaution if you have burned anything the last while check on those areas as this wind can do amazing things. Just found a spot that was burnt 2 weeks ago and this wind as reignited a spot and is smoldering.

05/08/2026

Controlled burns in Saskatchewan, including agricultural stubble burning and ecological management, must be reported to the Provincial Controlled Burn Line at 1-866-404-4911 (available 24/7) to avoid unnecessary fire department responses. You will be asked some basic information.
Your Land Location

Your RM Number

Your Fire Service Provider

Location Details

What are you burning?

How long will your burn last?

Your name and phone number

You will be asked to call back once the burn has been completed.

05/07/2026

Just a reminder our Fire Department is still collecting used automotive/agricultural batteries. Let us know if you have some laying around and need picked up Torquay and RM of Cambria area.

05/04/2026

TFD was toned out at14:28 to Field on Fire, All units responded and quick action from the Farmer with his tractor and disc was able to get the fire out. When preparing to leave the Farmer came over with his combine and reported smoke coming from it. Members opened up panels and sprayed unit down until no smoke was visible. All Units back in Service at 15:50.

05/02/2026

Today mark’s one of the first days of this spring, where Fire behaviour could be intense. Grasses are extremely dry already and with the wind and days becoming warmer it is going to intesify
Be aware and have a plan if you are doing a controlled burn and remember to report your controlled burn beforehand

05/01/2026