(Fairbanks, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) 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 ›
As of April 1, Alaska’s wildland fire season is officially underway, and burn permits are now required statewide.This includes Northern and Interior Alaska, while Southern and Southwest regions entered fire season early on March 17 due to low snowpack and… Read More ›
(Delta Junction, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, plans to conduct prescribed burns at the Delta Junction Bison Range near Delta Junction beginning in early April… Read More ›
By Norm McDonald State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Alaska is no stranger to wildfire, but this year’s conditions are setting up an unprecedented start to the 2025 fire season. Many areas in… Read More ›
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection spent the week planning and preparing for the upcoming fire season at Spring Operations Training. Just as homeowners begin spring cleaning, clearing brush and creating defensible space around their properties, our teams at… Read More ›
Recruitment for the 2025 BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 2 North Star Fire Crew is open until April 1. This entry-level crew provides a pathway to a career in wildland firefighting.
Fire departments around the state will be better equipped to help suppress both structure and wildland fires thanks to Volunteer Fire Capacity grants from the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF). “Rural fire departments across Alaska are on… Read More ›
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 ›
Alaskans eager to begin a career in wildland firefighting don’t have to wait until spring to get started! The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is offering Virtual Basic Wildland Firefighting (Red Card) Training in February 2025. This course… Read More ›
There’s a whole lot of partnering going on in Alaska. The Alaska Region is known for its authentic relationships with local, state, tribal and other federal agencies and communities of all sizes. That same dedication to collaboration is evident in… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 