Saskatchewan Fire Watch Course 2026
This course is for security guards in Saskatchewan who may be posted on a fire watch while a fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service, or during hot work. It covers The Fire Safety Act, the fire code in force, who enforces it, local rules from Regina, fire safety plans and what to do if you find fire.
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This free course has about 35 minutes of lessons and a 25-question test. Score 80% or more to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 12, 2026.
What you will learn
- Name the fire law and fire code that apply in Saskatchewan
- Explain the roles of the fire commissioner and local assistants
- Describe when a fire watch is needed and who must be told
- Patrol and keep an accurate fire watch log
- Use the building fire safety plan and respond to a fire
- Avoid the offences listed in The Fire Safety Act
Score 80% or more to download your certificate.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: D. The Fire Safety Act
The Fire Safety Act (S.S. 2015, c. F-15.11) is Saskatchewan's law respecting fire safety, fire prevention and emergency response services.
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Answer: C. The 2020 edition, with Saskatchewan amendments
Section 3 of The Fire Safety Regulations adopts the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, subject to the amendments in Appendix A.
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Answer: A. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)
The Act lets the minister appoint an SPSA employee as fire commissioner.
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Answer: A. The fire chief or acting fire chief
Section 2 defines the local assistant, for a municipality with a fire department, as the fire chief or acting fire chief.
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Answer: B. Administer and enforce the Act in their area
Section 15(1) says every local assistant administers and enforces the Act within their jurisdiction.
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Answer: D. A licensed security guard
The regulations read "authority having jurisdiction" as the fire commissioner, a provincial inspector or a local assistant, depending on the case.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: C. Tampering with smoke detectors or sprinklers
Section 42(1)(a) bans tampering with exits, exit signs, emergency lighting, extinguishers, sprinklers, detection devices and fire alarm systems.
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Answer: D. $25,000, plus up to $5,000 a day for a continuing offence
Section 42(3) sets a fine of up to $25,000 for an individual, plus up to $5,000 for each day an offence continues.
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Answer: C. Obstruct or hinder the inspector
Section 42(1)(c) makes it an offence to obstruct or hinder a fire inspector or a member of a fire department acting under the Act.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: C. A knowingly false or misleading statement
Section 42(1)(e) makes it an offence to knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a fire inspector or fire department member.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: C. To make sure the premises meets fire safety law
Section 29(1) makes the owner responsible for having the premises built, altered and maintained under the Act, the regulations, any orders and local bylaws.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: B. Hourly fire watch patrols, started immediately
Regina's bulletin says that whenever a fire alarm system is out of service, hourly fire watch patrols must start immediately.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: A. The occupants and the fire department
Regina's bulletin says occupants and the fire department must be told when systems go out of service and when they are back.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: D. Call 911, even if the alarm is monitored
Regina's bulletin tells staff to call 911 even if the fire alarm system is monitored.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: C. Keep the remaining parts working where possible
Regina's bulletin says that in a partial impairment, the parts still working should stay in service where possible.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: C. Prominently, on each floor area
At least one copy of the fire emergency procedures must be prominently posted on each floor area.
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Answer: C. At least every 12 months
Regina's bulletin says the fire safety plan must be reviewed at least every 12 months.
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Answer: C. Two years
Regina's bulletin says test and corrective-measure records must be kept for two years under the National Fire Code.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: C. At intervals of not more than one month
The Fire Safety Regulations amend the code so these buildings hold drills at intervals not greater than one month.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: B. Within three business days
Section 20 of The Fire Safety Act requires the local assistant to investigate every fire and start within three business days.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: D. Work with open flames, or that makes heat or sparks
Regina's bulletin defines hot works as activities that involve open flames or the production of heat or sparks, such as welding and cutting.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: D. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 include a hot work section (25-12) in the fire safety part.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: B. Training in the plan's fire emergency procedures
Regina's bulletin says supervisory staff must be trained in the fire emergency procedures before taking on fire safety responsibility.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: A. Report it right away so you can get access
An area you cannot check is an area nobody is watching. Report it so the owner can give you access.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: D. Right after each round
Write each entry as soon as the round ends. Fire protection records may be reviewed by the fire department, so they must be accurate.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
What to know before the test
- Saskatchewan's Fire Safety Regulations adopt the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, with Saskatchewan amendments.
- In a municipality with a fire department, the fire chief is the local assistant who administers and enforces The Fire Safety Act.
- Tampering with alarms, detectors, sprinklers, extinguishers or exits is an offence; individuals face fines of up to $25,000.
- Regina's fire safety plan bulletin requires hourly fire watch patrols, started immediately, when a fire alarm system is out of service.
- Occupants and the fire department must be told when fire protection systems go out of service and when they return.
Frequently asked questions
Which fire code applies in Saskatchewan?
The 2020 National Fire Code of Canada, adopted by The Fire Safety Regulations with Saskatchewan amendments.
Who enforces fire safety rules in my Saskatchewan city?
The local assistant under The Fire Safety Act, which is the fire chief where the municipality has a fire department. The fire commissioner at the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency oversees fire safety across the province.
How often do I patrol on a fire watch in Saskatchewan?
It depends on the fire department and your post orders. Regina's fire safety plan bulletin requires hourly patrols when a fire alarm system is out of service.
Should I call 911 if the alarm is monitored?
Yes. Regina's bulletin says to call 911 even if the fire alarm system is monitored.
Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?
No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.