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The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and more recently, the homeland of the North Slave Métis Alliance. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

Fire Division Fees

Equipment and Labour Charges for Emergency Responses Within City Limits

Medical Responses

Medical Transfer - effective January 1, 2020 $1,100.00 plus $75/hour waiting time (if applicable)
Medical Response ( Yellowknife Resident) - $225.00
Medical Response ( NWT Resident) - $350.00
Medical Response (Out of Territory Resident) - $400.00
Medical Supplies used during response - Minimum of $10.00 to a maximum of $25.00

Fire, Rescue and Hazmat Response

First two (2) hours (minimum charge for such response) - $500.00
- Each additional two (2) hours - $200.00, plus all actual overtime hours of off-duty Firefighters required to operate Fire Division equipment
Maximum charge for a residential, single family dwelling - $4,500.00

Fire Response to False Alarms

First two (2) responses related to a false alarm at the same premises - No Charge
For the third (3^rd) and each subsequent response to false alarm at the same premises responded to during each calendar year - $2,500.00 per response

Equipment and Labour Charges for Emergency Responses Outside City Limits

Medical Response

$1,500.00 plus $2.00/km

Fire, Rescue and Hazmat Response

Initial Response - $1,500.00 plus $2.00/km
- Plus, First two (2) hours - $500.00
- Each additional two (2) hours - $200.00, plus all actual overtime hours of off-duty Firefighters required to operate Fire Division equipment

Fire Response to False Alarms

First response related to a false alarm at the same premises - No Charge
For the second (2^nd) and each subsequent response to a false alarm at the same premises responded to during each calendar year - $2,500.00 per response, plus $1,500.00 and $2.00/km