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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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Harvest your own Christmas tree on State land this holiday season
Many Alaskans participate in the fun tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree every December, and the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection supports this annual holiday tradition. Alaska residents who enjoy getting out in the woods and harvesting… Read More ›
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Winter work continues on State of Alaska hazardous fuel reduction projects
The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection manages a year-round hazardous fuel reduction program and is working on projects across the state, from Dillingham to Delta. Fuels reduction work aims to bolster community resilience to fire by… Read More ›
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October is National Firewood Month: Learn about harvesting firewood on State land near you
Did you know Alaskans can harvest firewood for personal use on State land from local, established firewood areas? It is easy to apply and pay for a permit online, as well as in any Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
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One month left to apply for second round of Community Wildfire Defense Grant funding
There is one month left for Alaskan communities to take advantage of the second round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. A total of $1 billion is available over a five-year period through the Infrastructure,… Read More ›
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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection to burn slash piles near Vista Gold subdivision in Fairbanks
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will burn hundreds of piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of a Fairbanks North Star Borough wildfire mitigation program that created fuel breaks next to the… Read More ›
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Prevent human-caused fires this hunting season and be aware of risks in recently burned areas
With hunting season well underway, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is issuing a critical reminder to all hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: Help prevent human-caused fires this hunting season, and to be aware of risks when recreating near… Read More ›
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Evacuation levels removed for Teklanika River corridor on Anderson Complex
The Teklanika River and all residents along the Teklanika River have been released from evacuation status. Fire activity has diminished and there is no longer an active threat to residents in the area. All other residents, including those in the… Read More ›
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Mop up and backhaul operations continue on staffed fires in the Interior; 12 power line fires were caught and contained over the weekend
There were 12 new power line fires that started between Tok and Delta over the weekend from gusty chinook winds that impacted the eastern Interior. All 12 fires were contained or put out by Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
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Chinook winds cause a dozen power line fires from Delta Junction to Tok – local fire departments and DOF personnel catch them all
Burn Permit Suspension remains in place for the Tok and Delta Fire Prevention Areas areas due to strong winds and very high fire danger conditions. Strong gusty warm chinook winds impacted the eastern Interior yesterday afternoon causing low visibility, knocking… Read More ›
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Final planned update for the Pogo Mine Road & Mount Hayes Fires near Delta Junction
Casey Boesfplug’s Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 