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Butte Fire Department

The Butte Fire Department was established in 1953 and provides fire protection services to the Butte and Knik River communities. The Butte Fire Department provides fire services to nearly 5,000 residents over a 43-square-mile radius that stretches from Mile 1 Old Glenn Highway to Mile 15.5 Old Glenn Highway and 11 Miles up Knik River Road to the Alaska Glacier Lodge. In the beginning, when the Butte Fire Department was established, it operated out of a sawmill with 8 volunteers until the 1960’s, when the first Butte Fire Station was built off George Plumley Road. In 1978, a new public safety building was constructed off the Old Glenn Highway, which housed an engine and two water tenders. Today, the Butte Fire Department operates from two public safety buildings with three engines, three tenders, two brush trucks, a rescue truck, four command/support units, and a variety of off-road/wilderness rescue resources. The department has over 30 active members who respond to approximately 300 calls for service annually.

Recruitment

Job Opportunities

Joining the Butte Fire Department means becoming part of a proud, community‑focused team with deep roots in service, resilience, and partnership. As a paid‑on‑call responder, you will have the chance to work alongside highly trained professionals in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and public education.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience, develop valuable emergency response skills, or give back to your community in a meaningful way, Butte offers a rewarding path. Explore our open positions and take the first step toward serving with Sutton Fire Department.

Help Firefighters Respond Quickly and Efficiently

Community Connect - Butte Fire is a secure platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid Fire and EMS responders if called to your residence. You may share home access and utility information, as well as medical information. 

Smart 9-1-1 helps 9-1-1 call takers to make faster and better decisions, shorten response times, and save lives. You may share detailed medical information, vehicle details, and home access information.

Both profiles are free, secure, and easy to use. The information you share about your or your household is only seen by dispatchers or emergency responders during an actual 911 event to your home or person.