Firefighters and fire chiefs from across the Yukon assembled at the Fire Rescue Yukon 2026 Conference from August 19 to 22. Organized by the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs, the event was held in Atlin, B.C. for the first time.
Atlin’s volunteer fire department is a member of the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs, and the selection of the community to host this year’s annual training conference reflects the strong regional partnerships among fire services.
This year’s conference included training in responding to electric and hybrid vehicle and propane emergencies and a presentation on artificial intelligence in the fire service. Fire Rescue Yukon 2026 was attended by members of volunteer and municipal fire services and open to all firefighters.
The Government of Yukon provided $22,000 for this annual event through the Fire Marshal’s Office. The office supports the fire service throughout the Yukon via nine volunteer fire departments, five scene safety response units and municipal fire departments.
This annual Fire Rescue Yukon conference and training week is an important part of building skills and new connections across the Yukon’s fire service. Thank you to the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs for the invitation to the event and allowing me the opportunity to address the participants at their closing banquet and thank them for their service.
On behalf of the Fire Marshal’s Office, I would like to thank the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs for organizing Yukon Fire Rescue 2026. The training, networking and knowledge sharing that takes place during this event strengthens the Yukon fire service and helps build the relationships that keep our communities safe.
This year’s conference in Atlin was a great success and an excellent opportunity to bring together firefighters from Atlin and across Yukon for training, discussion and collaboration. We are very grateful to the Government of Yukon for recognizing the value of this event and for their generous support in helping make it possible.
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Fire Marshal’s Office fire services run thanks to the efforts of roughly 170 volunteers across the Yukon. This number includes volunteer firefighters and scene safety response unit members.
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In 2025, Yukon volunteer firefighters logged more than 20,000 hours in training and incident response time.
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The Yukon fire service includes the municipal fire services in Mayo, Dawson, Carmacks, Faro, Teslin, Watson Lake, Haines Junction and Whitehorse, as well as volunteer fire services in unincorporated communities.
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Outside of Whitehorse, Yukon fire services are primarily volunteer based, and firefighters are always in demand. People who are interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact their local fire department.
Tim Kucharuk
Press secretary, Cabinet Communications
867-335-2419
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Wayne Potoroka
Communications, Community Services
867-332-9427
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