Fire

Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10:15 a.m. there will be a test of the tsunami warning system.

You may notice a sudden increase in emergency response vehicles, helicopters, aircraft and large tents being set up around town this March.

Emmitsburg, MD – Homer Alaska Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services, Robert Painter, graduated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Emergency Management Executive Academy at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) on September 11, 2014. 

Like the Homer Volunteer Fire Department for important community updates, public education, and general information on what's happening at your local fire station.

September 20th ~ 3 PM until 7 PM at Islands and Ocean Visitor Center

In 2012, HVFD responded to: 596 emergency calls
     523 EMS and 73 Fire

This Emergency Operations Plan describes the system that will be used to manage the mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural and man-caused disaster emergencies, inclu

The Homer Volunteer Fire Department regularly trains during its weekly Tuesday Drill Night. Every responder is trained and certified by the State of Alaska at at least the Firefighter I, or Emergency Medical Technician-1 level prior to being accepted as a member of the department. The department conducts EMT and Firefighter Recruit Classes for new volunteers each year over the Fall and Winter months. In addition HVFD conducts advanced training for both firefighters and EMTs including Firefighter II, EMT-2, EMT-3 as well as numerous associated courses and classes throughout the year.

If you live within Homer city limits, burn permits for the use of burn barrels and/or piles are required year round and can be obtained at the Homer Volunteer Fire Dept., Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.