Girdwood Fire and Rescue

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

The State of Alaska Executive Branch has implemented a hiring freeze effective May 9, 2025 per Governor Dunleavy's Administrative Order 358. During this hiring freeze only positions necessary to protect the health and safety of Alaskans and to meet other essential state responsibilities will be fill...

05/06/2026

As we head into summer, a short video demonstrating that if you have an epi pen you should be careful about storing it in hot cars.

05/06/2026

🌲 ONE Message, ONE Goal: A Safer Alaska 🌲

Alaska, we know that wildfire season isn't a matter of "if," but "when." To make sure every Alaskan is prepared, the State of Alaska is joining forces with Emergency Managers from across the state to streamline how we talk about evacuations.

We are working to ensure that no matter where you are- from the Kenai Peninsula to the Interior- we are all using the same terminology, the same colors, and the same messaging.

Why does this matter? In an emergency, every second counts. Confusion costs time. By adopting a universal "Ready, Set, Go!" framework, we ensure that when you see a notification, you know exactly what it means and what you need to do to keep your family safe.

🔥 READY 🟢(Green): Preparedness. Have your plan and your "Go-Bag" ready.

🔥 SET 🟡 (Yellow): Awareness. There is a significant threat in your area. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.

🔥 GO! 🔴 (Red): Immediate Evacuation. Leave now!

Taking it to the Finish Line

🏛️ This isn't just a suggestion- we are working with the Legislature through HJR 15 to urge statewide coordination and make these standards the official law of the land. We’re pushing for:

✅ Consistent statewide public awareness campaigns.

✅ Multi-agency evacuation drills before the heat of the season hits.

✅ Clear, unified emergency notifications that Alaskans can trust.

We are stronger when we work together. Let’s make the 2026 season the most prepared one yet!

🔗 Read more about the resolution here: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Text/34?Hsid=HJR015A

Find more Ready, Set, Go! Information at our website https://forestry.alaska.gov/fire/rsg.htm

05/05/2026

2026 Firefighter 1 Class

Join our team in Fall 2026, good people dedicated to working hard to protect Alaska’s best mountain recreation community, Girdwood.

05/04/2026

Girdwood Fire and Rescue thanks outgoing Director Amanda Tuttle for her years of service on the Girdwood Fire and Rescue Inc nonprofit Board of Directors. Amanda was elected recently to the Girdwood Board of Supervisors. Thank you Amanda for supporting fire and emergency response for the Girdwood Fire Service Area.

05/04/2026

935AM Power restored. 9AM Power out in Girdwood, Turnagain Arm, Whittier.

The Chugach Electric outage map is based on a combination of reported outages and predictive analytics. In large outage events map accuracy may be impacted.

05/04/2026

Girdwood firefighters at the AFD Training Center Burn prop this weekend.

05/02/2026

Recognizing the warning signs of a stroke can help you take action in moments that matter. Know the signs of stroke with B.E. F.A.S.T.