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Emergency Services in Choiceland
Emergency Services in Choiceland
In Choiceland, law enforcement duties are primarily handled by the Smeaton Community RCMP Detachment. Emergencies:9-1-1 , While Fire and first responder services are provided by our local volunteer fire dept. Advanced medical care (EMT's) ambulance servie is dispatched out of Nipawin by Northeast EMS by dialing 9-1-1
🧯Choiceland Volunteer Fire Dept👨🚒
🧯Choiceland Volunteer Fire Dept👨🚒
1942 Willys Fire Engine was used by the Choiceland Fire Dept. in the 1940's Pictured here is then, fire chief Doug Kosowan, and a Dalmation stuffie
Fire Dept. In The News
Fire Dept. In The News
Keeping Choiceland & area safe
Keeping Choiceland & area safe
The Town of Choiceland and surrounding areas are proud to be served by a dedicated group of volunteers who provide emergency response services to our town and surrounding area. The Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department plays a vital role in fire prevention, first medical and fire response, and community safety, including fire inspections, permits and bans.
Choiceland First Attack Unit parked outside the Firehall.
Fire Department Overview
Fire Department Overview
Our department is made up of 15 trained first responders, ready to assist in emergencies across Choiceland and the surrounding region. We are very lucky to have these brave men and women on our fire dept.
Fire Chief: Ed Stroomer
Deputy Fire Chiefs: Keegan Faul and Jon Wadden
Head 1st Responder: Amber Zurloff
The department regularly participates in local events and fundraisers helping raise funds for local non profits, participates in parades, and public education campaigns—strengthening community ties while promoting fire safety, and medical awarness.
Fire Prevention
Prevention is one of the most important aspects of fire safety. Stroomer encourages all residents to take steps at home to reduce the risk of fires and ensure their families are prepared in case of an emergency. Make sure you you check your smoke and carbon detectors TWICE A YEAR
One of the department’s most iconic vehicles is the 1942 Willeys Fire Engine, proudly featured in parades and community events. It represents the long-standing commitment of our volunteers to keeping Choiceland safe.
The History of the Choiceland Fire Dept.
The History of the Choiceland Fire Dept.
The Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department has a history deeply rooted in community, volunteerism and regional expansion following the arrival of the railroad in '32. The Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department has protected the Town of Choiceland and its surrounding agricultural region in Saskatchewan since its first formal facilities were established in 1952. The first official Choiceland fire hall was constructed to support the town's rapidly expanding post-war trade and infrastructure farming boom
Early Settlement Risks: Prior to formal infrastructure, early 20th-century residents relied on informal, community-driven bucket brigades to combat wood-stove and chimney fires. [1]
1952 Station Construction: Following the incorporation of Choiceland's first municipal council in 1944, the town officially constructed its first dedicated fire hall in 1952. [1]
1985–1992: The department modernized its fleet by acquiring a 1992 International 4900 / 1985 Superior pumper truck (previously used by Redwood Meadows Emergency Services and the Calgary Fire Department)
2006: The fleet expanded to include a Ford F-250 First Attack Unit to improve rapid response capabilities.2025: Humanitarian charity GlobalMedic equipped the department with a specialized portable fire skid unit. This compact, truck-mounted unit allowed firefighters to navigate tight rural spaces to combat baler, grass, and combine fires
Key Dates
2011 Hotel Fire: The department fought a high-profile structural fire in February 2011 that completely destroyed the historic Choiceland Franklin Hotel, a prominent local community hub. [1]
2025 Wildfire Response: Firefighters spent weeks battling the massive "SHOE" and "CAMP" merged wildfires just north of Choiceland, drawing widespread mutual aid support and community recognition. A wild fire command center was also setup in Choiceland at the Sports grounds. [1, 2]
Modernization: In August 2025, humanitarian organization GlobalMedic equipped the department with a portable fire skid unit to rapidly attack remote combine, baler, and grass fires where heavy trucks cannot navigate. [1] See video below
Current Operations
Current Operations
Today, the department operates out of its 1st Street East fire station under the leadership of Fire Chief Ed Stroomer, Deputy Chiefs Keegan Faul and Jon Wadden, and Head 1st Responder Amber Zurloff. It consists of 15 trained first responders who manage regional fire prevention, emergency rescue, and local fire pit safety inspections.
2026 June, a new heated firehall storage was constructed directly across the street the north of the firehall. A large heated storage space for better equipment storage, and better personnel space. Half of the facility will be rented out to the Choiceland Snowmobile club for storage of the Trail Groomer Machine.Construction on the new building completed at the end of June 2026.
Ambulance & First Responder services
Ambulance & First Responder services
Our dedicated amazing team of volunteers charged by head first responder Amber Zurloff, with her team, provide first response to critical care 9-1-1 calls and requests for service in Choiceland and surronding areas. This amazing team of volunteers provide immediate, life-saving care and emergency services. Because they live and work in town or very near the area they serve, the team is the very first to arrive at a scene. The dedicated team delivers critical assistance in the vital minutes before full-time professional emergency crews (EMT's) arrive on-scene.
What we 1st RESPONDERS DO when THEY arrive on-scene?
What we 1st RESPONDERS DO when THEY arrive on-scene?
#1 Provide Basic life Care & Secure the scene: We stabilize patients, secure airways, and manage bleeding.
Complete ongoing education and training: Our entire dept. including the fire, are continually participing in training and ongoing education activities to ensure we have the best knowledge, skill and know-how so when we arrive to your emergency, we're prepared. Every second counts!
Administer Lifesaving Tools: We perform CPR and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during cardiac arrests.
Staff Public Events: We act as on-site medical staff for sporting events, Community Days, and other events in Choiceland and area.
Support Medical/Ambulance and STARS Dispatchers: We are often pinged via specialized smartphone apps and other critical technology when an emergency occurs nearby. Our team has knowledge and training to land STARS Air Ambulance in specialized landing zones. Ensuring safe flight operations and critical air care is delievered to our area. The Choiceland fire dept. has the training, skills and know-how to complete safe helicopter landings in accordance with STARS standards. We deliver fast and effective response. We're always working to support and take care of Choiceland and area residents by continuing education.
The town, residents and surrounding areas are very very greatful, lucky, and proud to have this service right in the heart of Choiceland. Next time you see a first responder out and about in town, give them a thank you and a good ol' Choiceland Hello
🙌Thank you first responders!
🚑What happens when you call 9-1-1 in Choiceland?🚒
🚑What happens when you call 9-1-1 in Choiceland?🚒
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When you call 9-1-1 emergency services in Choiceland, your call is routed to one of three provincial Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The dispatcher will assess the nature of your emergency—police, fire, or medical—and relay the information to the appropriate local first responders, such as the local RCMP, local volunteer fire department, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Local first responders on the volunteer fire department.
1. Call Answering and Routing
Where it goes: Your call is sent to call centres operated in Regina, Saskatoon, or the Provincial Emergency Communications Centre (PECC) in Prince Albert.
Trained personnel: A highly trained call-taker will answer and ask for your location and the type of assistance you need.
2. Location Identification
Because rural areas span large geographical regions, providing your exact whereabouts is critical.
Provide your Civic Address: If your rural municipality (RM) uses it, provide the civic address (e.g., the house number, road name, and RM number).
Provide Land Location: If a civic address is not established, you will be asked for your legal land location (e.g., Section, Township, Range, Meridian)
Cell tower routing: If you are using a cellphone, dispatchers get a GPS radius, but verifying your exact location with local landmarks is essential to ensure a fast response.
3. Dispatching Responders
Police: In most rural areas, the dispatch will be sent to the nearest RCMP detachment. In our case it's the Smeaton/Nipawin detatchment.
Medical / Ambulance: The call will be coordinated with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Because of the large distances in rural Saskatchewan, dispatchers will often initiate a three-way call between themselves, you, and the responding paramedics or local first responders to guide them to the scene. In Choiceland it's easy as we have street addresses, our our first responders live in town.
Fire: The local Choiceland Volunteer Fire Department for your specific RM will be paged.
4. Important Considerations for Rural Callers
Response times: We're pretty lucky, it's damn quick in Choiceland with them being local! Another AMAZING PERK to living in Choiceland.
First responders: In life-threatening medical emergencies, local fire departments or first responder groups are often dispatched alongside or prior to an ambulance to provide stabilizing care.
Don't hang up: If you accidentally call emergency services, stay on the line. All accidental calls must be investigated, which can tie up dispatchers and tie up local RCMP officers who have to drive to check on your location.
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