Capital City Fire Rescue

Congratulations to Sarah Cannard on this remarkable achievement, as she proudly received her paramedic badge surrounded by loved ones! Sarah successfully completed her rigorous paramedic training just last month and has now embarked on her exciting new career path. Sarah is making a difference on Medic 3 and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome her to her new role here at CCFR

Mountain Rescue on Mt. Roberts Trail

Today, Capital City Fire Rescue personnel responded to a report of an injured hiker on the Mt. Roberts Trail approximately one-quarter of the way down from the upper tram station. The patient, an 18-year-old male, suffered a significant lower leg injury after hearing a “snap” while hiking.

Due to the steep terrain and remote location, a coordinated technical rescue operation was initiated. CCFR personnel responded alongside helicopter resources from Temsco and working closely with our partners at Juneau Mountain Rescue to safely access, treat, and extricate the patient from the trail.

CCFR rescuers were flown into the area and hiked to the patient’s location where medical care was provided. Additional specialized rescue resources were requested to assist with the complex evacuation. Through the teamwork of CCFR, Temsco helicopters, and Juneau Mountain Rescue, crews successfully worked to bring the patient to a location where further medical care could be provided.

Incidents such as this highlight the unique challenges of emergency response in Juneau’s rugged backcountry and the importance of strong partnerships between public safety agencies and volunteer rescue organizations.

CCFR would like to thank all responding personnel, aviation partners, dispatchers, and the dedicated volunteers of Juneau Mountain Rescue for their professionalism and commitment to keeping our community and visitors safe.

If you’re planning to hike Juneau’s trails, please wear appropriate footwear, carry water, let someone know your plans, and be prepared for rapidly changing terrain and weather conditions.

The CCFR team has responded to a vehicular incident off the roadway in North Douglas, extracting 2 victims with injuries. Engine 11, Medic 1, Medic 3, and Response Chief responded. A low-angle rope rescue technique was skillfully employed for one victim's extraction. EMS personnel remain on scene and request avoidance of the area.

Capital City Fire Rescue encourages all Juneau residents to attend the upcoming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Community Open House.

As we continue to prepare for the potential impacts of future glacial lake outburst floods, this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, learn about current mitigation and response efforts, and connect directly with local, state, federal, and tribal partners working together to keep our community informed and prepared.

CCFR personnel will be in attendance to answer questions about emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, response operations, and what residents can do now to prepare their families and neighborhoods.

📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Thunder Mountain Middle School – Common Area

Participating agencies include CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Weather Service Juneau, Alaska DOT&PF, Alaska DEC, American Red Cross of Alaska, University of Alaska Southeast, and other emergency response partners.

Prepared communities are resilient communities. We encourage everyone to attend, learn more about the flood risks facing our community, and take steps now to be ready.

If you cannot attend, additional information is available at bit.ly/juneaufloodready and through updates.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emergency Management – Emergency Flood Response – City and Borough of Juneau

Whether you’re arriving in Juneau to explore its breathtaking wilderness or departing for your next adventure, fire safety should always be part of your travel checklist.

At Capital City Fire Rescue, your safety and the safety of your family, friends, and guests is our top priority.

This evening, CCFRs dedicated volunteers ensure Medic 2 at Station 2 on Douglas Island remains operationally ready and avaliable for response!

Community Health is excited to share that renovations for the much‑needed Community Health Sleep‑Off Center are officially underway. In just three days, contractors have already completed demolition and are now preparing the space for new utilities. This facility will serve as a vital access point for some of our most vulnerable community members. It’s inspiring to see how quickly progress is being made!

🚒 Capital City Fire/Rescue – May 2026 Response Statistics 🚑

During the month of May, Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel completed a total of 860 responses and service activities across emergency response, Mobile Integrated Health, CARES operations, crisis response, the Sobering Center, fire prevention, training, and community outreach programs.

Emergency Response Activity

CCFR responded to 478 Fire and EMS incidents during the month, including:

• 7 Fire Incidents
• 381 Rescue & EMS Incidents
• 3 Hazardous Condition Responses
• 23 Service Calls
• 44 Good Intent Calls
• 20 False Alarm & False Calls

Community Health and CARES Activity

Our Mobile Integrated Health, CARES, Community Response, and Sobering Center programs remained highly active, providing critical support to vulnerable members of our community.

• MH1 Calls: 126
• MC1 Calls: 27
• CARES1 Calls: 168
• MH3 Calls: 32
• Sobering Center Admissions: 29

Together, these programs provided 382 community health and support service responses during the month.

Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction

The Fire Prevention Office continued its important work protecting the community through inspections, public education, plan reviews, investigations, and outreach activities.

During May, Fire Prevention personnel completed:

• 17 Fire Inspections and Follow-Up Inspections
• 15 Plan Reviews
• 8 Fire Department Permits
• 5 Complaint Investigations
• 3 Fire Investigations
• 7 Public Service Activities
• 11 Interview Panels for Paid and Volunteer Positions
• 2 Board Meetings
• 3 Project Meetings
• 4 Training Hours
• 13 Hours of Apprentice Training and Testing

Public education efforts included:

• 4 Community Outreach Events
• Fire safety presentations at three elementary schools reaching over 600 students
• Participation in the Maritime Festival, reaching several hundred residents and visitors
• 15 Station Tours for community members and visitors
• 3 Cadet Program Drills

Behind every one of these numbers is a dedicated team of firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, prevention personnel, community health providers, volunteers, and support staff working around the clock to serve our community.

Thank you to our personnel, community partners, and the residents of Juneau for your continued support of Capital City Fire Rescue.

Congratulations to Our New Firefighters!

Today marks a major milestone for six members of the Capital City Fire Rescue Apprentice Program.

Please join us in congratulating:

• Kajson Cunningham
• Brendan Jackson
• Sarah Kuhnell
• Ian Mullett
• Justus Paden
• Lillian Thorington

Today, all six apprentices successfully completed their Firefighter skills evaluations and IFSAC practical testing, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to serve our community as of firefighters.

With the successful completion of their initial training, these apprentices have officially earned recognition as firefighters and have taken the next step in their fire service careers.

This accomplishment reflects months of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to the profession. We are incredibly proud of each of them and the effort they have invested in reaching this milestone.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many CCFR personnel who contributed to the success of this program through instruction, mentoring, coaching, and support. A special thank you goes to Deputy Chief Sam Russell and the training staff for their leadership and commitment to developing the next generation of firefighters.

These new firefighters will now move forward in the process of applying for internal firefighter positions within Capital City Fire Rescue as they begin the next chapter of their careers serving the citizens and visitors of Juneau.

Congratulations Kajson, Brendan, Sarah, Ian, Justus, and Lillian. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to watching your careers grow here at CCFR.

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