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2015 Alaska Interagency Crew Boss Academy, May 3 to May 18
Fairbanks, Alaska — The BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and Alaska Division of Forestry will host the 2015 Alaska Interagency Crew Boss Academy at the BLM AFS training campus on Fort Wainwright, Alaska from May 3 to May 18…. Read More ›
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ADF&G and State Forestry plan prescribed burn for moose habitat
Working collaboratively with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry, ADF&G plans to conduct a prescribed fire this May in the Little Granite Creek area near Sutton at mile 64 of the Glenn Highway. Burning mature aspen trees… Read More ›
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Proposed changes for the EFF Crew Program
BLM Alaska Fire Service initiates outreach to Alaska Natives on proposed changes for the Alaska Emergency Firefighter (EFF) Crew Program. Fire management officers will present updates and seek additional input from Alaska Native community members and tribal leaders on significant… Read More ›
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Interagency Fall Fire Review begins
October 6, 2014 4:27 p.m. The Alaska Wildland Fire Coordinating Group Interagency Fall Fire Review begins today and runs until October 9. Fire managers from Bureau of Land management, Alaska Division of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, National… Read More ›
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“A Week to Remember, Reflect and Learn” June 30-July 6, 2014
M-14-06 MEMORANDUM – 6 June 2014 TO: NWCG Executive Board, NWCG Program Management Unit, NWCG Committee Chairs, Geographic Area Coordinating Group Managers FROM: Dan Smith, Chair, NWCG Executive Board SUBJECT: “A Week to Remember, Reflect and Learn” June 30-July 6,… Read More ›
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Increased activity on the 100 Mile Creek Fire
June 7, 2014 9:47 p.m. Activity has increased on the 100 Mile Creek fire due to drier fuel conditions. Firefighters continue to work to improve firelines along the northern perimeter. Aerial support continues to provide water and retardant drops on… Read More ›
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Dalton River Crossing Fire update
10:38 a.m. The Dalton River Crossing Fire has grown to 500 acres and is holding steady. The growth was observed on the east side with some backing to the north. The fire, located north of the Yukon river and east of the… Read More ›
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Be safe with wildland fire this Memorial Day weekend
Fairbanks, Alaska — Memorial Day weekend is May 23-26 and forecasts are predicting warm, dry weather. Vegetation is dry and prone to rapid fire spread. The holiday weekend traditionally leads to a number of new wildfires that are accidently or… Read More ›
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Quarry Hill Fire on Eielson AFB
Fairbanks Forestry relayed a smoke report on Eielson AFB on May 15. The Eielson Fire Department responded and a support request was filled by two State Forestry fire engines along with aerial support. Smokejumpers were sent to the scene and… Read More ›
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Oklahoma Range prescribed burn update
The prescribed burn on the Donnelly Training Area Oklahome Range was ignited on May 10. The fire is approximately 56k acres and is burning in grass and tundra. Ignitions on the range have ceased and burn objectives have been met…. Read More ›
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