CCFR News

The Capital City Fire Rescue and Juneau Police Department Communications Center is launching PulsePoint Respond in Juneau on Tuesday, September 1. PulsePoint is a free mobile application designed to connect CPR-trained community members with people experiencing cardiac arrest before professional responders arrive on the scene.   “Our firefighters and paramedics are trained and equipped to provide advanced care, but there is an unavoidable period between the 9-1-1 call…

Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) is looking for 24 community volunteers to act as mock patients for their large-scale Mass Casualty Incident exercise at Juneau International Airport on Saturday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Those interested in volunteering should contact Deputy Chief Theresa Ross at theresa.ross@juneau.gov before Tuesday, July 7.   Volunteer Requirements:  Must be 14 years of age or older  Volunteers under 18 years of age must…

Capital City Fire Rescue will celebrate six members of its apprenticeship program at a badge pinning ceremony at 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Douglas Fire Station. Having completed their initial training and certification requirements, these apprentices will officially transition into their roles as firefighters at this ceremony.   The public is welcome to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the following graduates:   Kajson…

Capital City Fire Rescue has finalized its 2025 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) report, revealing cardiac arrest survival outcomes that exceed both Alaska and national averages. In 2025, CCFR responded to numerous cardiac arrest incidents, including 26 confirmed out of hospital cardiac arrests. The department achieved an Overall Survival to Discharge rate of 15.4%, surpassing the current national average…

Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) Chief Rich Etheridge quietly retired on the last day of December 2025 after 27 years with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and 34 years supporting Alaska’s public safety.   “Chief Etheridge provided steadfast leadership at CCFR and navigated many challenges with courage and positivity,” says CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr. “We are grateful for his exemplary service to our community and are excited for him and his next chapter.”  Chief Etheridge is a born-and-raised Juneau…

Five firefighter apprentices were officially sworn in as members of Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) in October 2025, addressing vacancies in Juneau’s fire department. These apprentices are a part of CCFR’s new apprenticeship program for locals to earn firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications while actively working in the department.   “The plan is to get locals with roots in our community the skills for a stable career and a reason to stay in Juneau,” said former CCFR Fire Chief Rich Etheridge. “I think this program is going…