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 ›
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 ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection has deployed three modules—Fairbanks, Mat-Su, and Denali—to North Carolina to assist the U.S. Forest Service with wildfire suppression and forest management operations. This collaboration highlights the importance of interagency partnerships in addressing… Read More ›
Smoke may be visible on Fort Wainwright, from the Richardson Highway and east of Eielson Air Force Base, and from the Chena Hot Springs Road FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation… Read More ›
Learn more about how autonomous technology aids BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers with critical paracargo drops despite smoky and cloudy Alaska skies.
Alaskans interested in a firefighting career with the Forest Service can apply for nearly 20 open positions. The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal and full time positions on hand crews, engine crews and in dispatch offices.
As Alaska’s wildfire season concludes on August 31st, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Alaskans for helping us successfully navigate another season. Starting September 1st, burn permits will no longer be required until the fire season resumes on… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 