History
1964
Churchbridge Fire Hose Brigade unofficially formed
1967
Carl Howie named Fire Chief
Fire at Churchbridge High School
1966
Churchbridge Fire Brigade formed
Ernie Neustaeter named first Fire Chief
Churchbridge Motors Burns
1970
Walter Andres named Fire Chief
1973
Bill Strachen becomes Fire Chief
1979
Winston Jack named Fire Chief
1983
Jim Wolfram named Fire Chief
1988
Dan Laxdal becomes Fire Chief
1991
Fire Destroys Turbo Service Station
1995
Gas detector purchased due to and increase in carbon monoxide calls
1993
Kevin Eskra becomes Fire Chief
Splashers Boutique, Churchbridge Pool Hall and above residence destroyed by fire
VHF radios - 3 mobile radios and 6 portable radios, improving communications
1999
Churchbridge Co-op Agro Center destroyed in large fire
2000
First Rescue unit purchased (Rescue 1)
2001
1981 International/Superior (Engine 3) purchased to replace 1966 Ford Fire Truck (Engine 1)
Churchbridge Fire Brigade purchases first set of extrication equipment (Jaws of Life)
2003
Churchbridge Fire Brigade changes its name to Churchbridge Fire Rescue to better reflect the services provided
Medically trained firefighters begin to respond to medical emergencies to assist EMS
Churchbridge firefighters compete in their first firefighter competition held in Fort Qu'appelle, Sk
2004
Firefighters save a Kitto St. house in early morning fire
Potashville Firefighter Challenge holds first annual competition in Stockholm, Sk
2005
CFR hosts the 2nd Annual Potashville FIrefighter Challenge
2007
Prothero Ave. house saved in evening fire
Engine 2 decomissioned
2008
KS Auto destroyed in morning fire
New extrication tools purchased with funds raised by CFR firefighters
2010
SAFC Fire Chief Award of Merit presented to Fire Chief Kevin Eskra. The award is presented to a SAFC member who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions within the community.
Digital P25 radio system put in service
Prince Albert Emergency Communication Center (PAECC) becomes CFR's dispatch provider
2009
Exemplary Service Medals awarded to Firefighter Corey Berg (22 years), Deputy Chief Jim Gallant (20 years) and Fire Chief Kevin Eskra (22 years)
2011
1995 Ford/Pierce Rescue Unit purchase (Rescue 2)
Rescue 1 Decommissioned
CFR hosts the 6th Annual Potashville Firefighter Challenge
CFR's team are the Overall Winner of the Potashville Firefighter Challenge
1st Fire Rescue Raffle held from May to October
2012
Fire Chief Kevin Eskra presented with the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal for 25 years of Service
CFR is the 7th Annual Potashville Firefighter Challenge Overall Winner
Fire Chief Kevin Eskra is awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2013
Firefighter Dianne Berg presented with the Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of Service
New fire hall construction begins in early summer
2014
CFR wins the 10th Anniversary Potashville Firefighter Challenge
CFR begin to move into new fire hall in June
2016
Safety Officer Dustin Eskra promoted to Deputy Chief
Captain Curtis Bjarnason promoted to Deputy Chief
Fire Chief Kevin Eskra named SAFC President
Firefighter Arseneault named SVFFA zone 5 Director
2017
Captain Jim Gallant awarded the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal
2018
Purchased a Chevrolet 3500 - Brush 1 officially put into service
Firefigther Darren Arseneault promoted to Lieutenant
Firefigther Dean Evans promoted to Lieutenant
Firefighter Dianne Berg awarded the Saskatchewan Protective Services medal for 25 years of service
Grain entrapment equipment donated to CFR by G3 and CASA
2019
Captain Eskra and Lieutenant Arseneault travel to Pueblo Co. for CP Rail "Crude by Rail" training
Grain Entrapment training course held for local FDs
2019 Rosenbauer/Freightliner fire engine delivered
Push-in ceremony held to officially designate Engine 2 in service
Challenge coin designed representing fire service history
Lieutenant Arseneault Travels to Pueblo Co. for "Tank Car Specialist" training
Lieutenant Arseneault promoted to Captain
Fire Chiefs
Fire Chiefs
Ernie Neustaeter 1964-1966
Carl Howie 1967-1970
Walter Andres 1970 - Sept. 1973
Bill Strachan Oct. 1973 - Dec. 1978
Winston Jack Jan. 1979 - Oct 1983
Jim Wolfram Nov. 1983 - Dec 1987
Dan Laxdal Jan. 1988 - Jan 1993
Kevin Eskra Feb. 1993 - Present
Awards
Corey Berg - Exemplary Service Medal - 20 years of Service (2009)
Dianne Berg - Exemplary Service Medal - 20 years of Service (2013)
- Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal (2018)
Kevin Eskra - Exemplary Service Medal - 20 years of Service (2009)
- SAFC Fire Chief Award of Merit (2010)
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
- Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal (2012)
Jim Gallant - Exemplary Service Medal - 20 years of Service (2009)
- Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal (2017)