Volunteer with NSB Fire and EMS
North Slope Borough Fire Department
Who it’s for
North Slope residents; training provided
Before you start
This application is for volunteering. For an emergency, call 911.
Forms & ways to get help
Volunteer application
NSB Fire Department Volunteer Application (rev. June 2025)PDF · opens in a new tabjoin the volunteer fire department / EMS in your community
Where to go or send it
email nsbfdvolunteers@north-slope.org
Questions or help
Fire Department volunteer recruitmentCall · 907-852-0234About this service
The NSB Fire Department recruits volunteer firefighters and volunteer medics in Utqiaġvik and all seven villages, and trains them (Firefighter I/II, ETT, EMT). There are also non-emergency volunteer roles — admin, maintenance, fundraising, vehicle repair. Fill out the Volunteer Application (fillable PDF) and email it to nsbfdvolunteers@north-slope.org, or call the Deputy Fire Chief's office at 907-852-0234. In a village you can also ask your local fire chief.