08/28/2026
Did you know the Saskatoon Fire Department had its very own band?
Pictured here is the Saskatoon Fire Department Band, made up of members of the department and photographed alongside one of SFD’s aerial apparatus. Seated front and centre is Fire Chief T.G. Lennon, who served as Chief from 1947 until 1972.
Fire department bands were once an important part of fire service tradition, representing their departments at parades, civic events, ceremonies and memorials while strengthening the connection between firefighters and the communities they served.
One particularly meaningful detail can be seen on the banner at the centre of the photograph:
“Saskatoon Fire Dept. Band Dedicated in Memory of Capt. E. Millichouse.”
From the formal uniforms and white gloves to the department insignia proudly displayed on the drums, this photo offers a great glimpse into another chapter of Saskatoon’s firefighting history.
While we haven’t confirmed the exact date of this photograph, the people pictured and Chief Lennon’s tenure place it between 1958 and 1972, likely during the 1960s.
🚒 Saskatoon Fire Fighters history, preserving the stories and traditions of those who came before us.
