Douglas Volunteer Fire Department

Beautiful day for the Douglas Association Whale watch . Thank you Breeze In for the yummy food . Sam’s Custom Cookies . Thank you Allen Marine for the fabulous watch !

Have you purchased your raffle ticket yet? Is anyone selling them in your area? Reach out to us and we can get you squared away!

This annual joint raffle between the Alaska State Firefighters Association and the Alaska Fire Chief's Association is used to help provide funds for the annual Alaska Fire Conference, fund training grants and scholarships for members, and help cover costs of the Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy that the ASFA has for all members.

Tickets are $50 and the drawing is held on Thanksgiving Day.

ASFA - Central Mat-Su Chapter ASFA - West Lakes ChapterSouth Kenai Penninsula ASFA Tanana Valley Firefighters Association Alaska State Firefighters Association - Unalaska Chapter Alaska State Firefighters Association Juneau Chapter Juneau Career Firefighters Alaska State Firefighters Association- Kenai Chapter south South Kenai Penninsula ASFA Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Girdwood Fire and Rescue City of Kenai Fire Department Tri-Valley Fire Department Anderson Emergency Services Palmer Fire & Rescue Chickaloon Community Volunteer Fire Department Anchor Point Emergency Services Western Emergency Services North Star Volunteer Fire Department Hope-Sunrise Fire Department Talkeetna Fire Department

Douglas Volunteer Fire Association Whale Watch Sunday, August 4th 3pm-6pm.
Come join us on the Whale Watch . Tickets available at the JAHC .

A great training oppertunity !

Fun Evening with the Parents as Teachers Group at Station 2 . Future Firefighters /Medics in the making .

Photo credit :Julie Coffin

Beautiful day for a whale watch /wildlife cruise . Thank you to all that came cruising with the Douglas Volunteer Fire Association Whale watch !

Tickets available on Juneau -
Meg Thordarson , Craig Brown , Sylvester Olivares Ramos , Rich Etheridge , Sherill Baxter , and Rych Cline all have tickets to sell .

Good to see all you came down to Sandy Beach for the Community Picnic. Lots of kids had a blast with the watermelon eating contest (sorry didn’t grab pictures) . Lots of burgers and hotdogs were enjoyed . Thank you to all who came for dinner .
A big shout out to Grill Master Ray Roberts , Chief Quinto , Ken Arnoldt, Cameron Erickson, Julie Coffin, Michelle Zenger, Rych Cline .

Be safe !

Douglas Station getting shined up for the 4th of July !

Decorate Douglas

SVFD is hiring, and wages have been increased! Positions are fully benefited.

Training Officer- Grade 17, $37.59 to $40.18 per hour, rate of pay at appointment DOE not to exceed the current pay scale step #4. Full time, 40 hour work week.

Firefighter 1/EMT III: monthly base rate $7,800, rate of pay at appointment DOE not to exceed the current pay scale, Grade 14, step #4. 48/96 shifts

Firefighter 1/Paramedic: monthly base rate $8,800, rate of pay at appointment DOE not to exceed the current pay scale, Grade 16, step #4. 48/96 shifts

Click on the link for job announcements and to apply by September 9, 2022: https://www.skagway.org/administration/page/employment-opportunities

We're only two short months away from the 2022 Alaska Fire Conference. Join us in Fairbanks for a week of live fire training, leadership development and networking. Register now at:

https://www.eventsquid.com/event/16952

Join us Whale watching on July 30th 3pm to 6pm . Adults $90 , Kids $40 .
Departs from Auke Bay -Statter Harbor .

Come Whale watching with us!
Tickets available at the JAHC .

Flag Day 2022
Thank you to all who decorated and put up flags . Great job by all ! Fun to see folks out enjoying the weather .

Sparky had a great time on the cruise ! Made lots of new friends .

Fun day today on the 5th Annual Whale watch ! Yummy food by Breeze In , great group of people on the boat today ! Thank you to everyone for participating in the Whalewatch today ! Great job wearing masks !
Pictures are from Julie Coffin and Meg Thordarson.

Last reminder, the deadline for the ASFA High School Scholarship is Saturday, May 15th. Completed application packets can be mailed or emailed in. Any graduating high school senior that is a child of an ASFA member is eligible to apply.

We here at the Great Alaskan Toy Drive would like to thank everyone at the Douglas Fire Station for the wonderful donation tonight. Many more children will have a smile this Christmas morning because of your generosity.

asfajuneau.org/santa-rides

volunteers prepping Santa’s ride for next week! Do you know where you’ll be watching for him? Route info at asfajuneau.org/santa-rides

2020 Fire Prevention Month kicks off this week!
"Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen"

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4- 10, 2020. Alaska extends the week to include the entire month of October.

Capital City Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone that cooking activities are the leading cause of home fires and home fire related injuries. Life gets busy, and the demand to multi task has never been greater. However, when we multi task there is a greater chance to forget what we are doing. Unattended cooking is never a good idea.

Cooking is a very necessary task in our life. It provides fun, relaxation and time to bring family and friends together. Cooking can also bring devastating concequences if left unattended, even for just a minute or two.

Here are some helpfyl tips about home cooking:
1) Before you turn on your stovetop, be sure that all combustible materials like plastic bags, dish towels, boxes are all removed away from the surface to help avoid ignition.

2) Use a kitchen timer to help remind you that you are cooking so if you get distracted, the alarm will bring you back to the kitchen. Don't have a timer? No problem, take a large wooden spoon or spatula and put it in you pocket. This will also help remind you when you sit down that you have food on the stove.

3) Frying food is the greatest risk for a home cooking fire. If the spattering of grease or oil ignites, be sure to use a lid or metal cookie sheet to cover the pan. NEVER use water! This will have a violent reaction and only make the situation much worse!

Captial City Fire Rescue wants you and your family to enjoy cooking safely. Please do not leave food unattended on a stove!