The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is encouraging Saskatchewan residents to share their experiences from the 2025 wildfire season through a independent survey aimed at improving emergency response and recovery.
Kara Doll, Director of Communications with the SPSA, says the agency plays a broad role in keeping communities safe across Saskatchewan.
“We are the public safety agency for the province. We deal with emergency management across the province, support communities, and what we’re most known for is our wildfire response,” said Kara Doll.
Following what was one of the most severe wildfire seasons in Saskatchewan’s history, the SPSA has commissioned an independent review to better understand the impacts on communities and identify areas for improvement.
Photo supplied by the SPSA
The agency has hired consulting firm Myers Norris Penny (MNP) to conduct the review and gather feedback directly from the public.
“We want to take that information and see where we can improve our own processes, strengthen ourselves as an agency, and identify lessons learned from the last wildfire season,” said Dahl.
The survey is open to anyone who was impacted by the 2025 wildfires, either directly or indirectly, with a particular focus on northern communities. Responses will be collected confidentially by MNP and compiled into a final report for SPSA.
The survey closes January 30, 2026, and can be found by searching “MNP Wildfire Review 2025” online, or through links on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s website and/or the SPSA’s Facebook page.
SPSA wildfire response team. Photo supplied by the SPSA
In addition to wildfire suppression, evacuations, and recovery support, SPSA also assists communities in other critical areas, including search and rescue operations.
Doll noted that SPSA teams often work alongside law enforcement and first responders when extra resources or specialized skills are needed.
“We have teams that are able to support search and rescues with specialized equipment and training, whether that’s using drones, special vehicles, or providing extra capacity to the RCMP when they’re looking for individuals,” explained Doll.
Residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their experiences and recommendations to help shape future emergency response efforts in Saskatchewan.
Royal Canadian Air Force members of Op LENTUS 25-05 Air Task Force return from a reconnaissance flight over the active fire zones near La Loche, Saskatchewan, on August 2, 2025.
Photo: MCpl Cass Moon, Canadian Forces Imagery Technician