Winnipeg’s Fire Paramedic Service had a concentrated evening yesterday, responding to two significant incidents that kept units across different wards active. According to dispatch data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service's open data portal, crews were first called to a structure fire in the Rockwood neighbourhood, part of the River Heights - Fort Garry ward, at 6:49 PM.
The incident, logged as 2026040987, saw Engine 13 dispatched. Firefighters worked quickly, resolving the situation by 7:13 PM. Just a few hours later, at 9:51 PM, a hazmat situation (incident 2026041076) required a response in Woodhaven, located in the St. James ward. This call brought out multiple units, including District Chief 10, Engine 11, and Rescue 11, showing the specialized nature of the incident, hey.
These back-to-back calls highlight the constant readiness of our WFPS, moving from a standard structure fire to a more complex hazmat scenario across different parts of the city. For residents in River Heights and St. James, it's a reminder of the unseen work happening to keep our neighbourhoods safe. We’ll be watching the official reports for more details on the nature of these incidents as they become available.
📊 Data source: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Dispatch Data (https://data.winnipeg.ca/Makeshift-data/Fire-Paramedic-Service-Calls/yg42-q284)
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