USAG Alaska - Fort Wainwright
| Directorate of Emergency Services

Police Department

The Mission of the Fort Wainwright Police Department is to provide professional law enforcement services, and work in concert with the US Army Garrison community to provide a safe and secure environment for those living, working and visiting Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

The Fort Wainwright Police Department consists of Department of the Army Civilian Police Officers, supplemented by active duty Military Police (MP’s). The department has several functional sections to provide professional law enforcement services to the community.

Patrol Branch:

Police patrols are available 24/7 and are often the most visible part of the police department. The Patrol Branch provides proactive and professional police services responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.

Police Desk (Desk SGT):

The Police Desk is the central hub of all law enforcement activity; responsible for receiving and recording complaints, maintaining the desk blotter, controlling offenders in custody, monitoring the detention cells, keeping FWPD and DES team informed of major incidents as they unfold and managing the flow and quality control of law enforcement reports. The Police Desk is located in building 3025 and can be reached at 907-353-7526.  Other services provided by the Police Desk include:

• Weapons Registration
• On-post Fingerprinting
• Background Checks
• Lost Military ID (CAC) Memorandums

Police Administration/Records:

The Police Administration/Records Section accurately processes, stores and disseminates law enforcement records to a variety of sources, including commanders, attorneys, courts, individuals and the United States Army Crime Records Center. The Police Records Section is located in Building 3025 and can be reached at 907-353-7552, 0700-1530, Monday- Friday (federal holidays excluded).

Investigations (MPI):

The Investigations Branch conducts criminal investigations into misdemeanor and minor felony violations of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, Alaska Statutes and the United States Code. Investigations is located in building 3025 and the duty investigator can be reached 24/7 through the Desk SGT.

Traffic Branch:

The Traffic Section consists of officers/MPs specially trained in documenting and investigating traffic accidents.  Additional areas of responsibility include Abandoned Vehicles, Parking and Traffic Studies, Traffic Control for Special Events and Unit/Community Safety Briefs.

Conservation Law Enforcement:

Conservation Law Enforcement Officers are committed to the preservation and sustainability of USAG Alaska’s Natural and Cultural Resources. Through the enforcement of laws, regulations, and public outreach, Conservation Officers work with command teams and the public to ensure that the wildlife, and natural and cultural resources will be there for years to come and for all to enjoy. Other services include iSportsman Recreational Access System, Hunters Safety Classes, Outdoor & Wildlife Education and Outdoor Recreation patrols and assistance. Conservation Officers can be reached through Fort Wainwright Dispatch or the Desk SGT.

For information on gaining recreational access to U.S. Army Garrison Alaska managed lands or to register for a Recreational Access Pass (RAP),  visit the ISportsman webpage. 

Physical Security & Access Control

Weapon Registration
Anyone planning on storing Privately Owned Weapons (POW) ON THE INSTALLATION must register in person at the Fort Wainwright Visitor Center located at the Main Gate. All service members E6 and below must have the weapons registration form signed by the Company Commander. Contact the Visitor Center for more info about obtaining forms and processes.
 

911 Dispatch & Emergency Communications

Fort Wainwright's Dispatch Center handles emergency and non-emergency calls for police, emergency medical and fire incidents.

For emergency situations you should always call 911.

All 911 calls dialed on Fort Wainwright from a traditional (wired) landline phone are answered by the Fort Wainwright Dispatch Center.

If calling 911 from a cell phone, your call will be answered by City of Fairbanks Emergency Communications Center and transferred to Fort Wainwright Dispatch Center.

When you call, the dispatcher will ask the location of the incident, the phone number you are calling from, your name and details of the incident. Listen closely to the dispatcher and answer all of their questions to the best of your ability. Be patient and do not hang-up until the dispatcher tells you to.

For non-emergency situations, please call:

• Police 907-353-7535
• Fire/Medical: 907-353-9170

Dispatchers are highly trained to assist you, whether you call 911 or the non-emergency lines.

Fire & EMS Department

• Fire Pit Permit 2021
• Hot Work Permit - DA 5383
• NFPA 1 (2012)
• NFPA 1500 (2013)
• NFPA 1221 (2013)
• AR 420-1: Army Facilities
• DoDI 6055.06
• UFC: Fire Protection Engineering for Fire Facilities

• 210412 Fire Pit Safety Handout
• Fire Extinguishers In Facilities
• Idle Pallet Storage
• Electrical Safety
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage

Contact Information

Dispatch Hours 24/7
Emergencies call 911 on or off post
Non-emergency call 907-353-9170

Fire Prevention

Office Hours: 0700-1600 M-F
1049 Chena Road Apt 9/10
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: 907-353-9133/9134/9140/9141/9164

Fire Dept. Publications:

• Fire Pit Permit 2021
• Hot Work Permit - DA 5383
• NFPA 1 (2012)
• NFPA 1500 (2013)
• NFPA 1221 (2013)
• AR 420-1: Army Facilities
• DoDI 6055.06
• UFC: Fire Protection Engineering for Fire Facilities

Fire Dept. Safety Handouts:

• 210412 Fire Pit Safety Handout
• Fire Extinguishers In Facilities
• Idle Pallet Storage
• Electrical Safety
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage