Fire

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

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 to at least the Firefighter I and / or Emergency Medical Technician level prior to being accepted as a member of the department. The department conducts EMT and Firefighter Recruit Classes periodically as openings occur.

HOW DO I JOIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

If you're already trained and certified -

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.

This checklist can help you prepare for any emergency or disaster.

It is the goal of the City of Homer to provide every home and business in the city with access the all the information they will need to become prepared for any type of foreseeable emergency they could face.