The service is very reliable but with only occasional power outages and surges. The Mackenzie River is the source for the municipal water plant. There is piped utilidor water service and trucked water delivery throughout the townsite. The utilidor line and trucked sewage are delivered to a lagoon holding pond. The Government of the Northwest Territories supplies local need of diesel fuel, gasoline, jet fuel and natural gas.
Volunteers meet weekly to practice and learn firefighting skills.
The Detachment is well equipped with all supplies required to carry out the wide range of duties encountered here. It is well equipped with all the modern supplies for operation. The building is well designed and laid out for day to day operation. There is a generator room that provides backup power. The main office area is large enough to accommodate three large desks in addition to the technical equipment in the office.