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 ›
This is the last day first ever DOF Wildland Fire Prevention, Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement Academy. As students work through the various courtroom scenarios there are numerous instructors, specialists and subject matter experts to thank for making this ten day training… Read More ›
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement Academy began today at the Knik Public Safety Building. Human caused wildfires remain the largest workload for Alaska’s wildland and emergency responders. This comprehensive ten-day program covers a range of… Read More ›
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) will burn hundreds of piles of black spruce slash cut in recent years as part of a Fairbanks North Star Borough wildfire mitigation program that created fuel breaks next to the… Read More ›
With hunting season well underway, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is issuing a critical reminder to all hunters and outdoor enthusiasts: Help prevent human-caused fires this hunting season, and to be aware of risks when recreating near… Read More ›
Burn Permit Suspension remains in place for the Tok and Delta Fire Prevention Areas areas due to strong winds and very high fire danger conditions. Strong gusty warm chinook winds impacted the eastern Interior yesterday afternoon causing low visibility, knocking… Read More ›
By actively reporting danger trees to local utility companies, you can help prevent the occurrence of devastating wildfires. DOF has responded to 202 power line fires totaling 10,116 acres since 2014. Most of these wildfires were contained at a relatively… Read More ›
Structure fires spreading into the wildlands are one of the leading “miscellaneous causes” of fast spreading wildfires in Alaska. Between 2015 and 2022, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection suppression resources responded to 144 wildfires that were started by buildings catching… Read More ›
Wildfires at shooting ranges have become a frequent occurrence in recent years, with sometimes devastating consequences. There have been several wildfires in the past few years at shooting ranges in Alaska caused by the use of incendiary rounds and exploding… Read More ›
Alaskans know we need to prevent and prepare for wildfires across the state and throughout the season – from the time the snow melts until it falls again. During Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week (May 7-13), it’s time to remind people of key ways to protect each other and our communities from wildfire dangers.
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 