ESTEVAN - The Estevan Fire Rescue Service responded to accidents and alarms recently.
On Oct. 7 just after 2 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in northwest Estevan. Crews responded and investigated; it was found that the alarm was due to accidental activation of a pull station. Maintenance staff at the scene were able to reset the system.
On Oct. 8 at about 8 a.m., crews were dispatched to a collision in the central part of the city. Fire Chief Rick Davies said the accident turned out to be minor in nature. Crews assisted police at the scene.
The same day at about 12:30 p.m., firefighters responded to another two-vehicle collision in the north-central part of the city. It was quickly determined that it was also a minor incident and firefighters' assistance was not required.
Crews were dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the south end of the city on Oct. 9 at around 9:45 a.m. Just prior to them leaving the station, they were updated that it was a cooking-related incident and that their assistance was not required.
