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 ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is preparing to begin construction of the Washington Creek Fuel Break project, located north of Fairbanks. Equipment mobilization and project implementation are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of December 8…. 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 third round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program is open through February 2025. A total of $1 billion is available over a five-year period through the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act that awards grants… 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 ›
Scoby Way Fire (#410) – Tok Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection and Tok Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire near Scoby Way and Anna Marie early Wednesday morning. Once on scene they found a… Read More ›
On Sunday evening, July 22 Tok Area DOF responded to a smoke report near the 60 Mile Butte area, northwest of Tanacross and Tok. A helicopter reconnaissance flight located a light, wispy smoke column from a roughly .5 acre fire… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (AK DOF) completed a significant hazardous fuel reduction project at Harding Lake Campground in partnership with Alaska State Parks. These preventative measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to fortify state parks… Read More ›
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – After fire activity moderated in Alaska but is intensifying in the Lower 48, fire managers are deciding which resources to retain in state for an expected return of warm, dry weather while planning to support the western U.S…. Read More ›
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