From volunteer to acting chief, Solomon Tagak climbs Iqaluit fire department ladder – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 2, 2025
18-year firefighter and emergency responder hopes to focus on local recruitment, training
Solomon Tagak started his career with the Iqaluit fire department as a volunteer in 2007.
Over 18 years, he has worked “every job” the department has to offer, from emergency dispatcher to lieutenant, captain and deputy chief, he said in an interview this week.
Now, Tagak is embracing a new role as acting fire chief and director of emergency services, with the hope to move into the job permanently.
“I never expected I’d be here,” Tagak said.
