Yes, we have a patch exchange program. You can come to the station and get a patch, if you do not have a patch to exchange we will provide you with our patch exchange card so you can send one back to us when you get the chance. You can also email kfd@city.ketchikan.ak.us and request a patch be sent to you, you will need to include your name and address; if you live outside of the U.S. you will need to send a self-addressed envelope with postage to 70 Bawden St., Ketchikan, AK 99901.
Yes, we do provide SCHEDULED tours of the station, and conduct public education visits for more information regarding this topic visit the “Station Tours” webpage in the “Our Services” section of the website.
We are a combination fire department; with a full time staff of 4 administrative personnel, and 15 career personnel, supplemented by approximately 15-25 volunteers.
Ketchikan Fire Department does not sell these items. However, when volunteer staff is available to open the museum our non-profit group “Ketchikan Volunteer Fire Department” does sell shirts, patches, coins, etc through local businesses. There is also a vending machine located in our lobby that has made in USA union shirts, stickers, etc.
On average we respond to about 2100 calls per year.
We have three shifts (A, B, and C) that work a 48/96 shift schedule.
BLS and CPR classes are available through the following facilities. Please contact them directly to schedule training.
- Tongass Substance Screening 907-247-1431
- First City First Aid 907-617-1998
- South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department 907-228-6673
- American Marine Training Centers, LLC 1-855-344-2682
We have three fire stations.
Station 1 is located at 70 Bawden Street and houses our administrative office and museum as well as our aerial truck, engine, mini-pumper and an ambulance.
Station 2 is located at 3352 Tongass Ave. It is where most of our ambulances are stationed as well has being the location of our training tower.
Station 3 is located at 5403 N Tongass Hwy and houses a fire truck.
Construction was completed on Station 1 in spring of 2012 and the official dedication occurred on July 3rd, 2012. Main Street station (old station 1) was officially closed in July of 2012.
The bell at Station 2 was moved from the main street station in 1979.
No, we are currently out of At-Home COVID tests.
Our notice of patient privacy practice can be found here: KFD NPP.pdf
The yellow stickers are a notice that your business must be inspected before you may open to the public.
If you are a year-round business you may call the fire station at 225-9616 and schedule with the Fire Marshal. If you are a seasonal business you will need to pay the inspection fee before an inspection can be performed, you may pay in person at City Hall (334 Front St.) or over the phone by calling Juanita Day in Finance at 225-3111. Finance will then forward your information to the Fire Department and we will send a crew to conduct the inspection on a first come first served basis.
The number, size, and type of extinguishers required vary based on the type and size of your occupancy, the minimum size extinguisher required in any occupancy is at least a 2A10BC. If you have additional questions regarding fire extinguishers please contact the Fire Marshal at 225-9616.
Burn Permits can be obtained by calling Central Dispatch at 225-6631. Before calling please review the “Burn Permits” webpage in the “Our Services” section of the website.
The City of Ketchikan, Department of Public Works, Building Inspection Division manages the building permit program and works closely with the Fire Marshal to coordinate all plan reviews. Information regarding whether or not a building permit is required can be found on the Public Works-Building Inspections page.