Unified Training, Statewide Impact: Building Trust Across Alaska’s Firegrounds Alaska’s wildfire landscape is changing. With more fuel on the ground, longer seasons, and work on statewide fuelbreak projects starting earlier and ending later, the need for mission-ready crews is constant…. Read More ›
On National Wildland Firefighters Day the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (AK DOF) announced that State of Alaska wildland firefighters will receive a 30% mission critical incentive pay and the eligibility to receive 25% hazard pay when required to work under dangerous wildfire conditions.
Amidst the bustling activity of Alaska’s Intermediate Wildfire Academy in Chugiak, a diverse cohort of twenty-eight cadets stands ready to tackle the dual challenge of initiating critical fuels reduction projects while bracing for the imminent wildfire season. As the 2024… Read More ›
By working together, agencies can leverage their collective expertise and resources to address the complex challenges posed by wildfires and protect lives, property, and natural resources. The 2024 Intermediate Wildfire Academy currently underway in Chugiak marks a multiyear and… Read More ›
This immersive training program aims to equip entry level cadets with the skills, knowledge, and mental fortitude required to suppress wildfires in one of the most challenging environments. From April 21st to April 30th, 25 aspiring firefighters from across Alaska… Read More ›
Beyond skill-building, the academy fostered a shared understanding of the importance of wildfire prevention, investigation, and compliance-enforcement across agencies in Alaska. In a groundbreaking effort to bolster Alaska’s wildfire preparedness, the State of Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection… Read More ›
Watch final recap video below – Students reported that the academy was a challenging but rewarding experience and they feel much more confident as engine operators. With the goal of training confident and capable wildfire engine operators, the 2023 Alaska… Read More ›
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 ›
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”.
“New job posting alert!” This is currently what DOF Facebook page followers see as there are a record number of Forestry job openings for the 2023 season and beyond. Every week, additional Forestry job positions are available for applicants living… Read More ›
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