Winnipeg, MB – At 10:12 p.m. on May 5, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to a detached garage fire to the rear of an occupied single-family home in the 700 block of Alexander Avenue. The fire was reported to be threatening the home.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) will conduct a live HazMat training exercise inside the Interprovincial Co-op (IPCO) facility in the 900 block of Marion Street. As such, residents will notice a congregation of emergency vehicles in the general area.

The training is important as it allows first responders the opportunity to practice skills, identify gaps, and build relationships.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:33 p.m. on May 5, 2019, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a three storey apartment complex in the 500 block of Maryland Street. Once on scene crews quickly extinguished a small kitchen fire in a third floor suite. Damage was limited to the stove area and did not extend to the structure.

Paramedics assessed two patients on scene. They did not require transport to hospital. No other injuries were reported. Occupants of the building were able to return to their suites once crews ventilated smoke from the building.

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:22 a.m. on May 5, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a fire in a second floor suite in a multi-family home in the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue. It was reported by members of the Winnipeg Police Service who came across smoke while on a routine patrol. Once on scene, WFPS crews launched an offensive attack and declared the fire under control at 12:55 a.m.

All occupants home at the time of the fire safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Tomorrow, May 4, 2019, is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk of wildfires in our community.

Wildfires in Winnipeg are typically wind-driven ground fires involving grass, brush, and dead plant matter which can spread quickly. Last year alone, WFPS fought 201 grass, brush, and wildfires within city limits, many which damaged property and threatened structures.

Winnipeg, MB – Are you doing some spring cleaning and have items in good condition that you’ll never use again? Residents are invited to take advantage of this year’s spring giveaway weekend on May 11 and 12, 2019. This is a great opportunity to find a new owner for those reusable, unwanted items taking up space in your home, or to browse the curbs for some great finds.

Tips if you are giving away items

Winnipeg, MB – To kick off International Compost Awareness Week on Sunday, May 5, 2019, the City of Winnipeg is giving away free compost at all three 4R Winnipeg Depot locations. Winnipeg residents will have the opportunity to take home up to 100 litres of compost per vehicle that they can use for their lawns, gardens, and plants, while quantities last.

Winnipeg, MB – Between 2:03 and 2:28 a.m. on April 30, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to four separate fires in the area around Battery Street. The first fire involved a garage and the second involved debris next to the garage which crews were able to knock down before it extended. The other two fires involved vehicles.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:32 a.m. on April 29, 2019, WFPS crews responded to a report of an individual being swept away in the Red River. Responding crews located the individual, who was staying afloat by holding onto a log, in the area of Waterfront Drive. At 6:47 a.m. the individual was brought to safety.

Paramedics transported the individual to hospital in stable condition. It is not known how long the patient was in the water, or how they came to be in the water.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:05 p.m. on April 27, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single family bungalow in the 0-100 block of Wordsworth Way. Upon arrival on scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the home. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 11:02 p.m. The home suffered significant smoke, fire and water damage.