Saskatoon Fire Department strengthens emergency response capabilities

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) in Canada has announced it has deployed Octave OnCall Dispatch to strengthen its emergency response capabilities.

SFD reports that it serves more than 308,000 residents and responds to some 25,000 calls for service annually in the city, located in the province of Saskatchewan. The new computer-aided dispatch (Cad) system from Octave introduces advanced tools that streamline communication, accelerate response times and support more informed decision-making during emergencies and major events.

Public safety standards

With Canada’s federal mandate to transition emergency services to Next-Generation 911 (NG911) by 2027, SFD reckons OnCall Dispatch positions it to keep pace with evolving public safety standards and helps ensure it is well-positioned for the future. The new CAD system works in tandem with NG911 by transforming caller information into real-time operational insight.

“We are proud to support the Saskatoon Fire Department as it strengthens its public safety operations,” said Tammy Heaton, vice president and general manager of public safety, North America, at Octave.

“With Octave OnCall Dispatch, our focus is on delivering technology that agencies can rely on when every second matters – enabling faster, more coordinated responses while building the trust first responders and communities depend on.”