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Fire station 61

800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712
907-457-3710
Station 61

Built in 2007 and remodeled in 2013, Station 61 is the main operating station for the Steese Volunteer Fire Department. It houses our administrative staff and offices. The station is staffed by 1 career staff who works an A, B, C rotating 48/96 hour shift schedule. The staff consists of 1 paid Firefighter and 2 volunteer Firefighters. We also have 14 live-in volunteer Firefighters. The station also has the Fire Chief that works Mon-Thurs and the Deputy Fire Chief that works Tues-Fri. We also have a daytime Office Manager who works Mon-Friday.

The Station houses 1 Type 1 Pumper, 1 ALS Ambulance, 1 Tender, 1 Type 6 Brush Rig, and 5 support vehicles. This station responds to all emergencies within Steese Area Service Area.

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Engine 61

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Engine 61 is built on a 2020 Pierce Enforcer chassis. It is equipped with a 1500 GPM pump and a 750 gallon water tank.

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Tender 61

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Tender 61 is built on a 2014 Spartan Peterbilt chassis. It is equipped with a 1000 GPM pump and a 3000-gallon water tank.

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Medic 61

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Medic 61 is built on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado chassis and is an ALS ambulance.

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Brush 61

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Brush 61 is built on a 2020 F250 chassis.

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Squad 61

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Squad 61 is built on a 2011 F150 chassis.

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Command 60

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Command 60 is built on a 2017 Explorer chassis and is the Fire Chiefs take home vehicle.

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Command 64

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Command 64 is built on a 2013 F150 chassis and is the Battalion Chiefs take home vehicle.

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Command 65

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Command 65 is built on a 2018 F150 Responder chassis and is the Deputy Fire Chiefs take home vehicle.

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Steese Volunteer Fire Department

800 William C. Leary Lane
Fairbanks, AK 99712

Phone: 907-457-3710

Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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  • City of Fairbanks
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