Fire and Rescure

Police, Fire and Rescue February 20-26, 2017

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Valdez, AK – Valdez Police Department officers arrested two adults and issued two additional criminal summons following investigation of an underage alcohol and marijuana house party on February 17th. On […]

Police, Fire and Rescue February 13-19, 2017

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  02/13  Impeding Snow Removal: Several vehicle owners were given warnings for having their vehicles in the roadway while the city was out removing snow.  Please do not leave your vehicles […]

Backcountry Search and Rescue Responds to Thompson Pass

City of Valdez Public Information Office P.O. Box 307 Valdez, Alaska 99686 907-834-3468 (office) 907-200-7002 (cell)   PRESS RELEASE For immediate release:  2/11/2017 7:00 p.m. Valdez, AK – Valdez Fire Department’s Backcountry Search and Rescue Team assisted the Alaska State Troopers Saturday after receiving reports of a personal locator beacon […]

Registration now open for the Marine Firefighting Symposium

    Joint News Release from PWSRCAC & CIRCAC February 8, 2017   Registration now open for the Marine Firefighting Symposium Training to take place in Homer, May 2017   Registration has now opened for the Marine Firefighting Symposium for Land-Based Firefighters on May 12-14, 2017, in Homer, Alaska. The […]

Police, Fire and Rescue for January 30-February 5, 2017

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 01/30 Prowler:  An individual heard a thump in their home as if someone had knocked something over.  After clearing the residence, officers did not find anyone inside the home. 01/31 […]

Fire Features at the Museum in February

Fire Features at the Museum in February

A public program on the restoration and function of the 1907 Ahrens Steamer Fire Engine led by retired Valdez Fire Chief Tom McAlister takes place at the Valdez Museum Friday, February 17th, 7-8 pm. Free to museum members and w/admission. OR $5 per person. $10 per family. Call 835-2764 or […]

POLICE, FIRE and RESCUE FOR THE WEEK OF  January 9 – 15, 2017

POLICE, FIRE and RESCUE FOR THE WEEK OF January 9 – 15, 2017

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 01/09 Possible Drunk Driver: Officers contacted the driver of a white SUV who was called in as possibly intoxicated after the vehicle was seen swerving all over the highway on […]

Police, Fire and Rescue  December 19, 2016 – December 25, 2016

Police, Fire and Rescue December 19, 2016 – December 25, 2016

  Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/19 Transport:  Officers assisted in transporting an individual back to their residence. Agency Assist:  An officer was requested to contact a homeowner and advise them on the rules pertaining to […]