Cordova Volunteer Fire Department

31/10/2026

Update: High Wind Warning in effect until 1:00 AM Saturday.

Update: A High Wind Warning is now in effect through 1AM tonight/Saturday for Cordova. A strong front is pushing through, with winds gusting in town between 40 and 60 mph. Winds will remain elevated through late tonight.

20/10/2026

A Thank You to Cordova

The Cordova Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to
the incredible community members of Cordova for their overwhelming support during the recent search and rescue operation.

Over two operational periods, members of CVFD, Alaska State Troopers (AST), Cordova Police Department (CPD), US Forest Service (USFS), and 48 community members dedicated numerous hours to this search, setting aside personal commitments to help someone in need. Their efforts exemplify the extraordinary spirit that makes Cordova such a special community. Thank you to those that participated in this search.

Thank you to the community members who provided food, gear, and transportation. Your contributions made a meaningful difference to the quality of our search. Your generosity throughout this operation ensured that those working in the field had the support they needed to continue their efforts.

A special thank you to Cordova Electric Cooperative (CEC) for providing its facility as our command post. Their support was invaluable in coordinating personnel and resources, demonstrating the strength of community partnerships when they are needed.

We would also like to recognize and thank CPD, AST, and USFS for their continued partnership and commitment to serving our community. These relationships are essential to our ability to respond effectively to emergencies, and we are grateful for them and our ability to work so well together.

When someone needs help, whether they are a lifelong resident, a visitor, or a stranger, the
people of Cordova answer the call. They do not wait to be asked twice. They show up, offer what they have, and give their time freely, often without any expectation of recognition or reward. Cordova is a community unlike any other.

With appreciation for all who answered the call,

Stephen Phillips
Fire Chief
Cordova Volunteer Fire Dept

18/10/2026

14:00 UPDATE: MISSING INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN LOCATED AND NO ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. THANK YOU CORDOVA FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!

REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEERS. Report to dispatch at the police department to assist with search and rescue operations with the State Troopers, PD, and Fire Department for a reported missing hiker at the end of power creek road. Do not report directly to location. Check in and receive an assignment directly from dispatch. Current time: 10:08 am 10/18/2026.

Preparation: chest waiders, bring rain gear, warm gear, good shoes for hiking, crampons, food and water. Experienced hikers/hunters are needed.

Do not comment on these posts with information that you think is accurate!!

Chest waiders needed as of 12:03 pm. Bring extra

12:49- reservoir of hot water would be helpful for keeping folks warm

13:18- search in progress. Report to dispatch to volunteer.

28/08/2026

Please be aware that these apps are not accurate. If you want to be aware of the ongoings, you are welcome to join your volunteer fire department. We meet every Thursday at 7:30 pm at the fire station.

Good afternoon, Cordova. It has recently come to the attention of the Police Department (In conversations with concerned citizens) that there is a new trend in the community involving Mobile Applications that convert routine Police and Fire radio communications into inaccurate, dangerous and false "Breaking News" AI style transcriptions.

Namely, There was recently routine radio traffic involving a vehicle tow from a public roadway. This radio communication was misinterpreted by AI to convey there was a possible shooting that occured and several individuals were transported to the hospital.

CPD would like to caution the community members of Cordova when using mobile applications that have AI generated public safety information, as they are often auto- generated, unmonitored and inaccurate.

The below Screenshot is an example of a dangerous, false narrative that is completely inaccurate.

When using unofficial means of receiving information, please remember to verify the content as it may be false and misleading.

Thank you, have a wonderful day.

29/05/2026

⚠️ TRAINING NOTICE ⚠️

Cordova Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Cordova will be conducting a vehicle fire training burn tonight at approximately 7:30 PM at 4900 Copper River Highway, commonly known as Station 2 or Substaion.

Residents in the area may notice large amounts of black smoke during the training exercise. This is a planned event and there is no threat to the public.

This training will NOT impact CVFD’s emergency response capabilities, and crews will remain available to respond to emergencies as needed.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue training to better serve our community.

02/05/2026

Good Morning. For those who have been followning Team Jay over the years, I have some sad news. Jay had been battling Cancer since he was 6 years old. Sadly he passed away last evening. Jay was 19 years old. Rest in Peace Jay.

Chief Mike Hicks
Retired

From Jay's Mom Maggie...

Friday, May 1st - 11:45pm

“It is finished” - John 19:30
“And now death has no sting and life has no end for I have been transformed by the blood of the Lamb” - Charity Gayle

Jay died at home tonight with Trinity, Scarlet and myself by his side just as he wished. I thought I had what I was going to say all planned out, but as he has through all of this, Jay directed the narrative. All day Trinity and I had been telling him he was loved and it was okay to let go and anything we could think of to bring him peace. Turns out he was waiting for the Buffalo Sabres hockey game. He took his very last breath when they scored their first goal. I want to thank every person that has support us on this journey. Over the last 13 years Team Jay has been a source of encouragement and place of love for me as Jay’s mother. I know this space has meant so much to so many.
Please also I know I did my best to notify the people closest to Jay prior to this public update in accordance with Jay’s wishes. If you are reading this for the first time please know it was not intentional to exclude anyone from personal notification unless specifically directed by Jay. This is a lot to navigate and I am thinking less than clearly. I also knew that as people found out it would be inevitable to control how it spread and I wanted it to come from me as much as possible. I will continue to post updates especially as his Celebration of Life is planned. This will also be a place to remember Jay and his legacy. In these early moments please respect our need for space to grieve.

24/04/2026

CVFD is looking for volunteers to help with training of our EMT2 class. This course will bring 7 of our medics to a higher certifications so that we can provide a higher level of care in Cordova as your EMS providers.

Volunteers are needed for practicing IVs - so must be comfortable with a needle stick.

To volunteer, please call or text 907-831-6207 or email [email protected]

17/04/2026

We are looking for victims for the triennial airport drill on May 2nd starting at 8 am. This drill allows responders to be prepared in case of a mass causality event at the airport.

Volunteering entails getting your make up done and being assigned a series of injuries. Responders will recover you from the air field and bring you to a site for triage, mock treatment, and mock transport to the hospital.

You get to help Cordova stay prepared and can bust out your acting skills. No theater experience required. Food provided after!

Call or email Amy Dundas to sign up - 907-424-3202 or [email protected].

02/04/2026

While our firefighters are excited to fight fires (a little too excited), we strongly encourage you to be safe during burn season. That includes getting your burn permits to avoid fines and notifying dispatch before you burn. Stay safe Cordova.

The State of Alaska Division of Forestry Burn Permit website. In addition to the burn permit application, this website provides information pertaining to safe burning practices in the State of Alaska.