Whitehorse Fire Department

Whitehorse Fire Department The Fire Department is the oldest department in the City of Whitehorse. FOR FIRE EMERGENCIES DIAL: 911

Outside of an emergency, please call 668-2462.

Established in 1901, the Fire Department undertakes a number of activities, including urban and wildland fire suppression, fire prevention, training, fire safety inspections, rescue, and building plan reviews. The Fire Department has full and part-time members and operates out of Fire Hall #1 at 105 Black Street and out of Fire Hall #2 located in the City’s Public Safety Building located at 305 R

ange Road. Fire Hall #1: https://w3w.co/hype.declines.magnum
Fire Hall #2: https://w3w.co/graphs.monitor.beep

Whitehorse Fire Department firefighters train relentlessly. Today crews are drilling on rapid fire attack and search tec...
08/11/2026

Whitehorse Fire Department firefighters train relentlessly.
Today crews are drilling on rapid fire attack and search techniques. Our live fire training structure allows Whitehorse firefighters to practice their skills with real flames, heat, and smoke under the watchful eye of our Chief Training Officer.
Our crews work hard to hone their skills so that they can perform expertly when the need arises.

Did you know the Whitehorse Fire Department is the oldest department in the City of Whitehorse, with roots dating back t...
08/06/2026

Did you know the Whitehorse Fire Department is the oldest department in the City of Whitehorse, with roots dating back to 1901?
Formed during a period of rapid growth in the community, the department began as an all-volunteer organization made up of local residents from all walks of life. One notable volunteer firefighter was none other than famed Yukon poet Robert Service, who served with the department for a short time.
In those early years, firefighters relied on steam-powered pumps and hand-drawn hose reels to protect the growing town. The department also faced one of Whitehorse's greatest challenges when the devastating 1905 fire swept through much of the community.
Today, more than a century later, Whitehorse Fire Department members continue that proud tradition of service, responding to emergencies, promoting fire safety, conducting rescues, and protecting our community 24 hours a day. Learn more about the WHFD at whitehore.ca/fire

Last evening crews from the Mount Lorne Volunteer Fire Department attended the WHFD training grounds to gain more experi...
07/31/2026

Last evening crews from the Mount Lorne Volunteer Fire Department attended the WHFD training grounds to gain more experience with “water mapping.” Using a transparent mock structure, firefighters can see first hand how different hose streams and nozzle settings can influence effectiveness during a structural fire attack.

The WHFD values these opportunities to train with our neighbours so that when needed, we can all work together as efficiently as possible.

07/07/2026

via Yukon Protective Services — Wildland Fire crews will burn piles of forest debris this week in the Whitehorse South Fuel Break. The burning will take place near where the Copper Haul Road crosses Wolf Creek.

Light smoke might be visible in the area while crews are burning. This work only takes place under safe weather conditions to minimize public impacts while we build the fuel break.

06/26/2026

via Yukon Protective Services — We’re grateful for the partnerships that let us do so much wildfire prevention work, like this pile burning with Yukon First Nations Wildfire.

Crews will be back at work on the Mount Sima Road tomorrow, June 26th; please drive carefully if you are using the road. Some smoke may be visible.

Whitehorse Fire has taken delivery of its first Wildland/Urban Fire Interface Structure Protection Unit. This trailer i...
05/25/2026

Whitehorse Fire has taken delivery of its first Wildland/Urban Fire Interface Structure Protection Unit. This trailer is loaded with enough hose and pumps to provide protection for up to 15 homes when threatened by a wildland/urban interface fire. The trailer will be in-serviced later this week, just in time for the 2026 wildland fire season.

This week the Whitehorse Fire Department practiced their technical rope rescue skills. Team members split their time bet...
05/22/2026

This week the Whitehorse Fire Department practiced their technical rope rescue skills. Team members split their time between classroom theory and hands-on evolutions. Our team members pride themselves on their knowledge and ability to provide the highest level of service possible to our residents and visitors.

05/07/2026

🔥 Book a free FireSmart Home Assessment by May 31 for a chance to win a Husqvarna 120 Chainsaw and protective equipment bundle!

Prize bundle includes:
✔️ Chainsaw
✔️ Protective chaps
✔️ Hearing protection
✔️ Helmet
✔️ Face mask
✔️ Gloves

Our free FireSmart Home Assessments help identify simple, personalized steps you can take to reduce wildfire risk around your property and better protect your home and neighbourhood.

Book your free FireSmart Home Assessment:
🔗 whitehorse.ca/firesmart
✉️ [email protected]

05/07/2026

via Yukon Protective Services — Wildland Fire Management crews will conduct prescribed burns in the Whitehorse area over the next two weeks. Burning is expected between Monday, May 11 and Friday, May 22; however, the exact dates and times of these burns will depend on local conditions. Smoke may be visible from areas where crews are working.

Crews plan to start at sites along Long Lake Road on Monday, May 11, then progress to grassy fields near Robert Service Way, the Porter Creek/Whistle Bend roundabout, and Takhini.

Please drive carefully when you see fire crews working. Smoke is not expected to affect highway or other travel, but short delays are possible.

Prescribed burns, which are normally conducted during springtime, use fire under controlled conditions to target the previous winter’s dead, dry grass, and reduce wildfire risk. To protect the community, wildfire crews actively contain the edges of fields being burned and keep a close eye on the weather to ensure that burning only happens within planned conditions. Under these specific weather and safety conditions, prescribed burns minimize public impacts, while also allowing for successful burning. The best burn conditions allow smoke to rise well and grass to burn effectively.

Prescribed fire is one way we reduce future wildfire severity, protect people and our communities, and support the Boreal forest, which relies on disturbances like fire to regulate its long-term health.

Find out more about active prescribed fire operations, as well as Yukon WFM’s other wildfire prevention and mitigation operations, on the Wildfire Hub: https://wildfires.service.yukon.ca/

Read this wildfire bulletin online: bit.ly/4uqJ9rQ

Photo: firefighters conduct a prescribed burn near Whitehorse in 2025.

05/06/2026

In an emergency, your greatest resource might be just next door. Creating a support network with your neighbours is an important step to take when you’re making an emergency plan.

Connecting and building relationships with them today can mean a better response for everyone in the event of an emergency.

A neighbourhood emergency support network can look different for every area, but in general they will work together to develop: a safe meeting place, contact lists and a phone tree, and responsibility lists.

They can also include a list of neighbours with unique needs, and a list of who has skills and resources that may be useful in an emergency. When neighbourhoods are prepared, individuals are all more resilient in the face of an emergency.

More tips and resources for creating an emergency plan and a neighbourhood support network can be found at: whitehorse.ca/emergency

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305 Range Road
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A3E5

Telephone

+18676682462

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