March 23rd marks the 50th anniversary of the Alaska State Fire Marshal's office. The office of the Fire Marshal was established in 1955 by Territorial Governor Frank Heintzleman within the Department of Territorial Police. Upon statehood on January 3, 1959, the office was transitioned to the Division of Fire Prevention within the Department of Public Safety.
CGFR salutes the efforts of the State Fire Marshal's office!

Some of you might have noticed some major renovations occurring at Station #1. These renovations are made possible by some dedicated volunteers of YOUR fire department. Stop by the station and check it out!!! Keep reading for more information......

Congratulations to Terry Solomon and Andrea Gelvin for passing their EMT III class practicals with ease.

During this time of fire responses, let's not forget those putting in extra time upgrading their EMT status or recertifying their EMT certificates. Read on for more.......

The last week has been busy for Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue fire apparatus and firefighters. With the temperatures still dipping into the -30s, it is extremely important to CARRY YOUR PAGERS.... read more for some highlights of the fires..........

CGFR responded to a structure fire off Clifden Road in the Goldstream Valley on Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, the first unit encountered a fully involved trailer home with multiple close proximity exposures............. Some good comes from all fires so read on to hear more about our efforts......

By now I hope everyone has a pile of warm clothes by the front door or in their car to use if we have to go out on a call in this weather. Right now, going on even the least-life threatening type of ambulance call puts all of us in as much danger as crawling into a house fire would. The weather is, simply, brutal! It's been below -30 for the past 24 hours; below -40 for the past 12 hours; and it's forecast to drop to -50 in the valleys tonight! That -20 coming on Thursday is gonna feel great!!

Be sure to layer-up! Be sure to have warm head gear and good mittens! Be sure to use them!
Be sure to eat well so that you'll have what you need inside you to maintain your body warmth!
And if we get called out, remember to respect the icy roads! If it's foggy, slow down so that others can see you coming and so you can perform evasive manuevers if called for. Remember to keep an eye on each other onscene to ensure no one gets frost-nipped, or worse.
We'll need as many people as possible on fire calls & MVAs so that we can rotate crews in & out of rehab. We'll need to work smart & work fast so that we can do what needs to be done and then get everyone home safely again.

be warm, be safe

see ya on scene

After some unforeseen delays due to engineering requirements and the national steel shortage, the pump and body have been mounted on the International chassis at the KME factory. CGFR will be doing a final factory inspection in early February with an anticipated delivery in March. A formal acceptance test will be done upon arrival in Fairbanks.

One step closer to a Rescue Engine. Just a little longer and it will be a reality. We'll try to keep everyone posted.

We here at Chena-Goldtsream Fire and Rescue are proud to announce the successful completion of the EMT I practical and written examinations to our members recently in class,........ and one other significant accomplishment by a member......