Firefighters on the frontlines of Saskatoon’s overdose crisis

21/05/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

What’s it like when you’re constantly called for help for people overdosing on drugs? Saskatoon Firefighters have already responded to more than 1000 overdose calls this year. Veteran firefighter Joel McNair shares how his job has changed over two decades, and what it’s like when they can’t save someone.