06/15/2026
GVEA is responding to a major power outage affecting about 3,500 members in the Badger Road, Chena Hot Springs Road (CHSR), and surrounding areas. Crews are on-site working to safely restore power.
🗺️ GVEA Outage Map Glitch
Note that GVEA’s online map is experiencing a technical issue and currently shows more outages than actually exist. Dispatch is working to correct it.
Official Updates: Monitor outage.gvea.com or the GVEA page.
💡 Quick Power Outage Safety Tips
Protect Food: Keep fridge and freezer doors closed to preserve temperature.
Prevent Surges: Unplug electronics to protect them when power returns.
Neighbor Check: Check on elderly neighbors or families with young children.
Stay safe and hang in there!
📷 Graphics Credit: Golden Valley Electric Assn
06/12/2026
Textbook training is good, but context-specific training saves lives.
🌊💪 Our instructors Dave & Sara spent the eve putting the Riverboat Discovery deckhands through high-intensity CPR and First Aid scenarios right on board the boat navigating tight decks like pros!
06/12/2026
Save the Date and spread the word!!
JULY 11th Open House!
06/10/2026
Who are you bringing to NAACP of Fairbanks Juneteenth Celebration 2026?
Tag your friend below!
It's and we expect to see you a dancing!
06/08/2026
Expensive gear won’t save you if nobody knows your exact path and panic takes the wheel. 🌲⛰️
Swipe through to read the 4 non-negotiable rules of backcountry and psychological survival from Heart & Soul CPR.
👉 Looking to get your team or crew certified? We specialize in HSI Wilderness First Aid training across Alaska. Please note that these courses require 6 weeks’ notice to book.
DM us or head to the link in our bio to check availability and get your dates on the calendar! 📲
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Slide 2 Photo: U.S. Coast Guard District 17 Archive
06/06/2026
This is incredible! Great job City of Fairbanks Fire Department !!!
🚑 FFD Makes Alaska History!
The Fairbanks Fire Department is now the FIRST EMS agency in Alaska to earn Gold-Level Pediatric Recognition — the highest honor from the Alaska State Office of EMS. 🏅✨
This award highlights FFD’s dedication to top-tier care for infants, kids, and teens, including strong training, neonatal transport readiness, and a robust quality-improvement program — all while serving Interior Alaska. ❄️💛
Huge thank-you to Chief Coccaro, Mayor O’Neall, Chief of Staff Sanders, City Council, and Dr. Marc Dumas for their continued support. 🙏
👏 Congrats, FFD — you make Fairbanks proud! 🚒💛
06/06/2026