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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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May 7 – 13 is AK Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared May 7-13 as “Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week” in Alaska to help raise awareness for the longer wildfire seasons and increased fire activity of recent years. The governor joins fire managers from the Alaska… Read More ›
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Weekly fire report: More human caused fires across Alaska
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has responded to additional fires since last week’s report. All fires so far this year have been human caused. Kenai-Kodiak Area A burn pile escaped, spreading to surrounding grass and continued burning in… Read More ›
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Spring wildland fire activity: Escaped burn barrels and campfires
Since April 1st Alaska has seen six human caused fires. The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) responded to the three over the weekend in the Mat-Su and Homer areas. All of these fires were contained and extinguished… Read More ›
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Debris pile burning much riskier in spring – permits required April 1st.
Just one spark lofted into dry grasses, tundra or even moss covered spruce trees can result in an unintended wildfire.
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New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction
Fuel breaks serve the important purpose of protecting homes while mitigating the risk of putting firefighters on the ground.
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Longer days means more outreach and prevention education across Alaska
Longer Alaskan days mean summer and the wildland fire season are just around the corner. March and April are busy months with outreach programs all across the state. Each spring, the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is busy hosting… Read More ›
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Snowmachines can spark tundra wildfires during spring thaw
Snowmachiners and off-highway vehicle drivers are encouraged to use caution and spread awareness about the dry conditions in Southwest Alaska. Did you know that snowmobiles have unintentionally sparked spring wildfires in Alaska? The record setting 10,302 acre Kwethluk Fire in… Read More ›
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Contractor completes mechanical work at Sunset Fuel Break over winter months
Hand crews to finish approximately 32.3 acres of treatment in sensitive riparian areas. Ideal winter conditions have allowed Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s fuels reduction program in Alaska to remain very active. Removing fuels with machines, typically referred to… Read More ›
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2023 Alaska wildfire outlook – dry again in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
Fire managers utilize both national and local experts and data to predict trends, and remind public to help prevent human caused fires. Alaska Interagency Coordination Center’s early season wildfire outlook is now available. To summarize the complete report, normal fire… Read More ›
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Refresher & basic firefighter training schedule – Forestry 2023
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is offering basic firefighter training and red card refresher courses across the state. Registration is currently open for most classes and important registration deadlines can be found on the Forestry’s website. Spring is quickly approaching, and we ask that you share this page with people you know who are interested in protecting Alaska and all of the people from around the world who love the “Great Land”.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 