Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department

The Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department provides fire response, emergency medical services (EMS), and search and rescue for Gustavus and the surrounding area. The Department works closely with Alaska State Troopers, Glacier Bay National Park and the US Coast Guard, during search and rescue operations in the Gustavus, Glacier Bay, and Icy Strait areas.  The GVFD is prepared to respond regionally to disasters when called.

Remember to call 911 to activate any of the following services.  Do not call the fire hall or a volunteer directly in an emergency.

• Medical Response - Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department has medically trained ETTs and EMTs to respond to medical calls, trauma calls and vehicle accidents. Our ambulance is fully equipped to care for the sick and injured, and transport to the appropriate facility.
• Search and Rescue - Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department has rescue volunteers ready to respond to reports of missing persons, lost persons or persons injured in remote areas.  Search and rescue team members are crosstrained as medical personnel and can treat the sick and injured when found.
• Fire Response - Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department has trained volunteers to respond to structural and wild land fires, vehicle extractions and fire prevention.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department, click here.