| Yellowknife Fire Department | |
| Country: | Canada |
| Subdivision Type1: | Territory |
| Subdivision Name1: | Northwest Territories |
| Subdivision Type2: | City |
| Subdivision Name2: | Yellowknife |
| Established: | 1943 |
| Staffing: | Full-time |
| Annual Calls: | 5,000 (approximately) |
| Chief: | Nelson Johnson |
| Strength: | 39 |
| Stations: | 1 |
| Engines: | 2 |
| Tankers: | 2 |
| Rescues: | 1 |
| Usar: | 1 |
| Blsorals: | EMT Transport |
| Website: | https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/living-here/fire-division.aspx# |
| Address: | 100 Taylor Road |
Yellowknife Fire Division is a full-time fire department located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada with full-time firefighters.[1] The department was established in February 1943.[2] Their staff consists of a fire chief, two deputy chiefs, and thirty-six full-time members, composed of four captains, four lieutenants and twenty-eight firefighters. They operate on a four-platoon system that consists of eight staff.[1]
In 2022, the department responded to 5,982 calls, down 28.9 per cent from the average of 7,712 between 2017 and 2021.[3] [4] [5] [6] 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.[2] The Fire Department provides important emergency services to the citizens of Yellowknife and the surrounding area.[7]
According to the Yellowknife Fire Division the following are the minimum requirements to join:
As of November 2023, the chief is Nelson Johnson, deputy chief of operations is Rob Andrews, and deputy chief of safety and training is Seann May.[8]