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classic-fire-life-safety-opens-first-saskatchewan-branch-in-saskatoon-strengthening-its-commitment-to-serving-the-province"> <div class="item-header"> <div class="item-image item-featured-image"> <a href="/newsroom/classic-fire-life-safety-opens-first-saskatchewan-branch-in-saskatoon-strengthening-its-commitment-to-serving-the-province/" title="Classic Fire + Life Safety opens first Saskatchewan branch in Saskatoon, strengthening its commitment to serving the province" class="item-image-cover" style="--bg-image: url('/files/classicfls/web-img/blog/Saskatoon_Social_Media_Introduction.png');"> <img src="/files/classicfls/web-img/blog/Saskatoon_Social_Media_Introduction.png" alt="Classic Fire + Life Safety opens first Saskatchewan branch in Saskatoon, strengthening its commitment to serving the province"> </a> </div> <div class="item-header-content"> <time pubdate class="item-published" title=" 2026-10-05T13:01:00Z" datetime=" 2026-10-05T13:01:00Z"> 2 weeks ago</time> <h3 class="item-title"><a title="" href="/newsroom/classic-fire-life-safety-opens-first-saskatchewan-branch-in-saskatoon-strengthening-its-commitment-to-serving-the-province/">Classic Fire + Life Safety opens first Saskatchewan branch in Saskatoon, strengthening its commitment to serving the province</a></h3> <h4 class="item-subtitle"><a title="" href="/newsroom/classic-fire-life-safety-opens-first-saskatchewan-branch-in-saskatoon-strengthening-its-commitment-to-serving-the-province/">New branch establishes a permanent Saskatchewan presence and creates a foundation for continued growth, local leadership and industry development</a></h4> </div> </div> <article> <div class="item-content"> <p><strong><span>Saskatoon, October 5, 2026 –</span></strong><span> Classic Fire + Life Safety, a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry, expands its presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of its first branch in Saskatoon. Led by industry veteran Chris Hilker, the branch is staffed by an experienced and passionate team of local fire alarm technicians, sprinkler fitters and project managers that has been working throughout the province for close to 3 years on projects like The Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Expansion Project. The Saskatchewan-based team serviced the province with support from Classic’s Calgary branch, previously operating as Legacy Fire Protection. A member of the Classic Group of Companies since 2021, Chris Hilker brings with him years of experience in the industry, having worked his way from apprentice and fitter to managing crews and leading teams. </span></p> <p><span>“We do things differently at Classic,” said Hilker. “Our focus is on our people, everyday heroes who care about clients and are committed to saving lives through prevention, quality execution, and quick and nimble service. We see a big opportunity in Saskatchewan to grow our team locally and introduce our culture to people within our industry and across our communities.”</span></p> <p><span>This <em>people first</em> philosophy is central to Hilker’s and Classic’s vision for the Saskatchewan branch. The team is focused on developing leaders at every level and giving employees the support and guidance they need to grow. </span></p> <p><span>“We see an opportunity to bring greater professionalism, accountability and professional development to our sector,” says Hilker. </span></p> <p><span>The branch will support customers in Saskatoon, Regina and communities throughout the province, including smaller markets that can benefit from a dedicated local fire protection partner.</span></p> <p><span>“Having a base in Saskatoon will help serve the wider Saskatchewan communities and bring our valued fire protection expertise where it is most needed,” says Mike Farren, CEO of Classic Fire + Life Safety. “Fire protection is such an important industry. Our team in Saskatoon is committed to bringing clearer boundaries, greater accountability and a higher level of sophistication as they set the standard for the industry.” </span></p> <p><span>With a permanent branch and local leadership in place, the company is positioned to build lasting relationships with customers, employees and industry partners across Saskatchewan.</span></p> <p><span>The Saskatchewan branch marks another step in Classic Fire + Life Safety’s continued presence across Western Canada and its commitment to building strong local teams that deliver fire protection and life safety services where customers need them.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span>The branch is located at:</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span>3703 Kochar Ave, Unit 20, </span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span>Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B8 </span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span>T: 306-556-1334</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span>Toll Free: 1-800-230-6943</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><img src="/files/classicfls/Edited/imageedit_.png" width="1438" height="845" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> </div> </article> <div class="item-footer"> <p class="item-nav"><a class="all-items btn" href="/newsroom/" role="button"><span>View All</span></a> <a class="older-item btn chevron-right" href="/newsroom/classic-fire-life-safety-calls-on-more-women-to-build-careers-in-fire-protection/" role="button"><span>Classic Fire + Life Safety calls on more women to build careers in fire protection</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="item-list-footer"> <div class="related-blogs"></div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Classic Fire + Life Safety opens first Saskatchewan branch in Saskatoon, strengthening its commitment to serving the province","description":"New branch establishes a permanent Saskatchewan presence and creates a foundation for continued growth, local leadership and industry development","articleBody":"Saskatoon, October 5, 2026 – Classic Fire + Life Safety, a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry, expands its presence in Saskatchewan with the opening of its first branch in Saskatoon. 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