Whitewood Fire Department

04/16/2026

Travel is not recommended (blue) on many highways throughout the area due to icy conditions. Please use caution and take extra time if you are the highways or if you are able to, postpone travel until road conditions improve.

04/16/2026

Happy Birthday Captain Braden Brule! Hope you have a great day!

04/14/2026

On April 13, at approximately 4:55 p.m., RCMP received a report that a four-year-old boy had fallen into a creek near his home.

The incident occurred near the boy’s residence, located southeast of Winkler. He and his older brother were playing in the yard, then moved past some trees towards the creek without permission. The younger brother played on some ice and snow near the creek that suddenly broke off – causing him to fall into the water.

The boy’s older brother ran inside and told his mother what had occurred. She ran to the creek, then across the road when she couldn’t find him. From there, the mother located the boy, who had been pulled down the creek by the current through a culvert.

The mother, who didn’t know how to swim, jumped into the creek and pulled him to the bank with the help of a neighbour. She then started performing CPR and successfully revived her son while a neighbour called 911.

The child, who was alert at the scene, was treated at the scene by paramedics, then transported via air ambulance to hospital in Winnipeg. At last report, he was in stable condition.

The RCMP reminds all Manitobans stay away from the edges of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes to prevent falls into cold and often fast-flowing water. The combination of melting ice and additional rain or snow can also lead to higher water levels that can destabilize stream and riverbanks, increasing the risk of accidents.

04/14/2026

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18).

This week, the Whitewood Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the incredible dispatchers and 9-1-1 call takers who are there when it matters most.

Public safety telecommunicators are often the first voice in an emergency — calm, steady, and ready to act. Working around the clock, they answer calls, gather critical information, and coordinate with fire, EMS, and police to ensure help gets where it’s needed as quickly as possible.

Behind every call we respond to, there is a dispatcher guiding the response and supporting both the caller and our crews.

We are grateful for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Thank you for everything you do — this week and every week.

04/14/2026

At 4:30 p.m. WFD was dispatched to a two vehicle collision at an intersection on the Ochapowace grid. One patient was transported to Grenfell and then by STARS to Regina. The scene was cleared and all units were back in service by 6:20 p.m.

04/12/2026

In 2025, SFD’s dispatch team processed 28,717 emergent and non-emergent calls, serving as the public’s first point of contact in moments that matter most.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12 to 18, we proudly recognize and honour SFD’s exceptional Emergency Communications team. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, these dedicated professionals manage both 911 and non-emergent calls while providing calm, skilled support to our community and our residents.

Thank you to our telecommunicators for your service, professionalism, and commitment to public safety!

04/08/2026

OVER 75% FULL - The WFD annual golf tournament is filling up fast. Be sure to book your team's spot soon so you don't miss out of a great day of fun. All proceeds go towards a new fire hall for our department.

It’s back!!!! The WFD annual fundraiser golf tournament will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026. Be sure to book your team early as last year this tournament sold out months in advance. This is a great day full of fun, friendly golf, prizes, hole games, steak supper and two chances to win $10,000. All money raised from the day will go towards our new fire hall.
To register your team please send an e-transfer to whitewoodfire@gmail.com. The first 36-paid teams will be accepted.
Once the golf course opens, carts can be reserved by calling 306-853-8040. Please do not reserve a cart until after you have paid your team’s registration fee. Carts booked without a paid registration will not be held.

04/07/2026

Thank you Bob Moran for your 50 years of service to the fire industry.

04/06/2026

At 9:15 p.m. WFD was dispatched for a CO alarm at a residence in the RM of Willowdale. Firefighters checked the residence with a gas meter and found no gases present. It was determined the CO alarm had recently expired, causing the alarm to activate. Unsure the reason for the alarm, the residents made the right choice by opening windows, evacuating the house and calling 911. All units were back in service at 9:53 p.m.

04/03/2026

Wishing our community a safe and happy Easter long weekend!

As you celebrate Good Friday and Easter with family and friends, we remind everyone to travel safely and take care on the roads.

We’re always here when you need us — have a great weekend, Whitewood!

04/02/2026

Tonight members of the WFD were joined by Whitewood paramedics Christian and Leah for a refresher on the ambulance and its equipment. As fire and EMS respond to various calls together, being familiar with the each others vehicles and equipment allows for effective mutual support when needed.

Firefighters also went over various size up scenarios for fire, rescue and hazmat situations they may face on a call. These classroom scenarios help firefighters determine the correct course of action for various types of calls to ensure their response is handled safely and efficiently as possible.

Thanks to Christian and Leah for coming out to tonight and joining us for some training.

04/01/2026

Last night at 10:45 p.m. WFD was dispatched to their second accident in 24 hours, this time for a semi rollover east of Wapella on Highway 1. An eastbound semi lost control and entered the south ditch were it spilled its load of PVC piping. The driver was not injured in the incident. The scene was eventually turned over the RCMP and the tow truck company to be cleared up. All units weee back in service at 12:10 a.m.