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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 in Fairbanks
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will be partneringwith the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge near Fairbanks starting as early as Monday, May 13 –… Read More ›
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Intermediate Wildfire Academy: Strengthening Partnerships and Equipping Cadets for Career Advancement
By working together, agencies can leverage their collective expertise and resources to address the complex challenges posed by wildfires and protect lives, property, and natural resources. The 2024 Intermediate Wildfire Academy currently underway in Chugiak marks a multiyear and… Read More ›
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Building Resilience: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife and Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness in Alaska’s Delta Junction
The stars aligned Tuesday, April 30th to begin implementation of a carefully planned prescribed burn of the grasses and brush on the State of Alaska’s Delta Junction Bison Range. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) and Alaska… Read More ›
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May 4 – 10 is Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
As the snow melts and spring arrives across Alaska, Governor Mike Dunleavy is proclaiming May 4 – 10 as Alaska Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week. This yearly reminder urges residents and visitors to safeguard Alaskan communities, first responders, natural… Read More ›
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State of Alaska Prepares for Annual Prescribed Burning Operations in Delta Junction, Fairbanks, and Mat-Su Areas
The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is preparing for multiple prescribed burns in the Delta, Fairbanks, and Matanuska-Susitna Areas. Burning operations will begin as early as April 30, weather and conditions permitting. The prescribed burns… Read More ›
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Firefighters: The 2024 Alaska Basic Wildland Firefighter Academy
This immersive training program aims to equip entry level cadets with the skills, knowledge, and mental fortitude required to suppress wildfires in one of the most challenging environments. From April 21st to April 30th, 25 aspiring firefighters from across Alaska… Read More ›
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Don’t let Mother Nature fool you – DOF burn permits required starting April 1st
Bright and sunny spring days are a good reminder as to why Alaska’s state law requires burn permits from April 1st through August 31st.
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Alaska’s First Interagency Prevention, Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement Academy Strengthens Statewide Collaboration
Beyond skill-building, the academy fostered a shared understanding of the importance of wildfire prevention, investigation, and compliance-enforcement across agencies in Alaska. In a groundbreaking effort to bolster Alaska’s wildfire preparedness, the State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
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Final Day of the First Ever DOF Wildland Fire Prevention Academy: Thanking Mentors and Legal Advisors
This is the last day first ever DOF Wildland Fire Prevention, Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement Academy. As students work through the various courtroom scenarios there are numerous instructors, specialists and subject matter experts to thank for making this ten day training… Read More ›
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Protecting Alaska’s Beauty: DOF’s 2024 Wildland Fire Prevention, Investigation & Enforcement Academy
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement Academy began today at the Knik Public Safety Building. Human caused wildfires remain the largest workload for Alaska’s wildland and emergency responders. This comprehensive ten-day program covers a range of… Read More ›
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