What are emergency services like in Alaska?
When we asked members about emergency services in Alaska, they wrote...
"Emergency services in Alaska are provided by the Alaska State Troopers, the Alaska Fire Service, and the Alaska EMS. In order to call for an ambulance, you can dial 911 or contact your local emergency services dispatch center. The Alaska EMS provides emergency medical services, including ambulances, to all areas of the state. They are staffed by trained paramedics and EMTs who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week," wrote a member who made the move to Alaska.
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What are emergency services like in Alaska?
If you live in Alaska, newcomers to Alaska would love to hear your answer to this question: