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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection website: http://forestry.alaska.gov/
Mission:
The Alaska Division of Forestry proudly serves Alaskans through forest management and wildland fire protection.
The Wildland Fire and Aviation Program provides safe, cost-effective and efficient fire protection services and related fire and aviation management activities to protect human life and values on State, private and municipal lands. The wildland fire program cooperates with other wildland fire agencies on a statewide, interagency basis.
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State to Conduct Prescribed Burns at Creamer’s Field
(Fairbanks, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) is partnering with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge near Fairbanks, starting as early as May… Read More ›
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Spring Conditions Signal the Start of Alaska’s Fire Season
While much of Alaska still has snow on the ground, conditions are changing quickly. Along the southern coastline, snow is melting fast and exposing dry grasses and vegetation. These fuels can dry out in just a few hours of sunshine… Read More ›
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Alaskans can harvest a tree on state land this holiday season
Many Alaska families enjoy heading into the woods each winter to harvest a Christmas tree. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection helps to support this tradition by allowing residents to cut their own Christmas tree on unrestricted State of… Read More ›
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Napaskiak Community Gathers to Discuss Recovery Efforts After Typhoon Halong Damage
Napaskiak, Alaska — More than 20 residents gathered on Monday, October 27th, for a public meeting in Napaskiak to discuss ongoing recovery efforts following severe damage from recent storms. Representatives from the City of Napaskiak, the Village Council, the Association… Read More ›
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Woodcutting on state land: What you need to know this winter
October is National Firewood Month, and a good time to make sure you’re harvesting safely, legally, and responsibly. As the weather cools, many Alaskans turn to wood heat for warmth. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) manages… Read More ›
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Fairbanks Area Forestry to Conduct Planned Pile Burn on Nenana Ridge Road
The Fairbanks Area, Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is providing advance notice to the community of a planned controlled burn of logging slash piles on Nenana Ridge Road. The operation is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 23rd,… Read More ›
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Final Tok Update as Woody Debris Disposal Site Burn Concludes
Tok, Alaska This is the final update for the 7 Mile Lookout Fire this Alaska fire season, unless there is significant activity. The fire has been placed in monitor status. Anyone with specific questions can call the Tok Fire Information… Read More ›
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Division of Forestry & Fire Protection schedules two timber sale auctions in Fairbanks and Delta
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) has scheduled two fall timber sale auctions. The method of sale will be held in person via live, oral outcry. The auction offers 11 timber sales totaling 249 acres, including 7… Read More ›
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Controlled Burn Scheduled at Tok Woody Debris Disposal Site
Tok, Alaska Brush piles at the Tok Woody Debris Disposal Site will be burned on Thursday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12. Smoke will be visible in the area. Disposal sites provide residents with a safe place to dispose of… Read More ›
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Tok Firefighters Focus on Training and Community Protection
September 8th, 2025 Tok, Alaska- Less wind, cooler weather, and no new starts have allowed some time for training. As firefighters, firefighter and public safety is always the first priority, but firefighting comes with some risk. Sunday, after the morning… Read More ›
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