Public Safety

NWT Wildfire Update

The latest NWT wildfire update information.

NWT Alert

NWT Alert is the official public safety alerts app used by the GNWT to keep you informed and safe.

Drive NWT

Check DriveNWT for the latest information on NWT highways and roads.

GNWT Public Safety Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest public safety information published by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Services and funding

Community search and rescue funding

Funding to support community organized searches for missing persons in the Northwest Territories.

Ground ambulance and highway rescue services funding

Funding to help support the delivery of community-based emergency response, ground ambulance, and rescue service.

9-1-1 in the NWT

Call 9-1-1 in an emergency to speak to a trained emergency dispatcher in the NWT.

Office of the NWT Fire Marshal

The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for delivering several programs relating to fire and life safety as identified in the Fire Prevention Act.

Office of the Fire Marshal

The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for delivering several programs relating to fire and life safety as identified in the Fire Prevention Act.

Community fire protection

Information and and supports for community governments towards strengthening community fire protection services for NWT residents.

Fire Prevention Week

Fireworks permitting

Occupancy load permitting

Plan Review Appeals Board of the Northwest Territories

Plan Review Appeals Board members are appointed under the Fire Prevention Act. Members are responsible for hearing appeals from persons wishing to appeal an order made under the plan review process.

Test your smoke alarm day

Plan review

Updated: Sep 02, 2026