Emergency Services and Safety

The City of Iqaluit Emergency Services (IES) is dedicated to making our community safe. In an emergency, our trained personnel will provide you with the information and assistance you need.

Important numbers

For a fire or ambulance emergency, call 867-979-4422.

To report a crime, or for immediate police assistance, call 967-979-1111.

To report a bylaw offence related to traffic, loose dogs or noise and nuisances, call City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.

To report a water outage or low water pressure, call City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.

Fire services

To keep you safe in all situations, we offer a variety of services. Learn more about the responsibilities and services that Iqaluit Emergency Services offer:

Burn Permits

Emergency Preparedness

Fire Prevention

Want to join Iqaluit Emergency Services?

Learn more about a challenging and rewarding career as a firefighter at Career Firefighter Recruitment.

If you are interested in volunteering, see our Volunteer Firefighting Program.