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Virtual Wildland Firefighter Training Available This February
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 ›
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Public Notice: Washington Creek fuel break project mobilization
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 ›
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State and federal partners take innovative approaches to fire prevention and community resilience in Alaska
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 ›
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Next Round of Community Wildfire Defense Grants Available to Alaskans
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 ›
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Alaska Firefighters Support North Carolina Wildfire Efforts
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 ›
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BLM AFS, U.S. Army to burn debris piles on military training lands in Interior Alaska
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 ›
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Robot to the rescue
Learn more about how autonomous technology aids BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers with critical paracargo drops despite smoky and cloudy Alaska skies.
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Forest Service hiring 17 wildland fire positions for 2025
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.
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Alaska’s Wildfire Season Draws to a Close: Burn Permits No Longer Required Starting September 1st
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 ›
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Circle Bay Fire final update
The Circle Bay Fire has experienced minimal growth today due to incoming cloud cover and precipitation. It still remains approximately a half acre in size. The Forest Service will continue to monitor this fire over the next week. This will be our last update unless there is a significant change in fire behavior. Please continue to stay away from the fire area. Hazards such as falling trees and ash pits are still present.
