Saskatchewan's safety agency not prepared for last year's wildfires: report (opens original article in a new tab)

An independent review found Saskatchewan's public safety agency was unprepared for last year's wildfires, citing issues with operations, planning, and staffing. The province is implementing recommendations to improve preparedness.

• Saskatchewan's public safety agency was not fully prepared for last year's wildfires
• The review found issues with siloed operations, insufficient pre-season planning, and delays in hiring and training
• The province is implementing 11 recommendations, including structural reviews and community firefighter training