Fire Division

  Yellowknife Fire Division

OUR TEAM

The Yellowknife Fire Division is a composite department with full time and Paid On Call (POC) fire fighters. The Fire Division was established in February, 1943. Our present compliment of staff consists of 29 full time and 13 POC personnel.

The composition for career staff is 1 Fire Chief, 3 Deputy Chiefs, 1 Administrative Coordinator, 4 Lieutenants, and 20 Fire Fighters. We operate on a four platoon system that consists of six staff each. The POC composition is similar but operates with a team leader and responds to fire and rescue calls when additional assistance is required.

In 2009 this department responded to 3067 calls. The services provided incorporate public education initiatives, fire inspections, preplanning, fire suppression, emergency medical response and additional specialized services in auto extrication, hazmat, confined space, water/ice rescue. We are basically a stand alone Division providing important emergency services to the citizens of Yellowknife and the surrounding area.

OUR MISSION

Yellowknife Fire Division is a proactive organization committed to protecting life, property and the environment through education, prevention, training, investigation, rescue, fire suppression and to provide quality emergency medical care through life support services.

OUR MOTTO

Professional, Proficient, Passionate and Proud

We are professional in our conduct, proficient in our actions, passionate about providing effective customer service and proud of what we do for the citizens of Yellowknife.