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Prevent human-caused fires this hunting season and be aware of risks in...
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...
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Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection to burn slash piles near Vista...
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...
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One month left to apply for second round of Community Wildfire Defense Grant...
There is one month left for Alaskan communities to take advantage of the second round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. A total of $1 billion is available...
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BLM AFS, U.S. Army to burn debris piles on military training lands in...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, will burn piles of woody debris on military training lands in...
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October is National Firewood Month: Learn about harvesting firewood on State...
Wood from a State of Alaska hazardous fuel reduction project near Soldotna. Did you know Alaskans can harvest firewood for personal use on State land from local, established firewood areas? It is easy...
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Creating wildfire-resilient Alaska communities
Collaboration between federal agencies, rural communities, Alaska Native organizations and Tribes in an expanding hazardous fuels mitigation program Click on link to watch this video on YouTube. The...
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All-women’s group gets a taste of Alaska wildland firefighting
The Student Conservation Association crews spent the summer in the Land of the Midnight Sun building career and life skills The Student Conservation Association all-women’s group gathered for a...
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Winter work continues on State of Alaska hazardous fuel reduction projects
The State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection manages a year-round hazardous fuel reduction program and is working on projects across the state, from Dillingham to Delta. Fuels...
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Harvest your own Christmas tree on State land this holiday season
Many Alaskans participate in the fun tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree every December, and the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection supports this annual holiday tradition....
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BLM AFS calls for input from Alaska Native Corporations for annual review of...
Response needed needed by March 1, 2024 Attention Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) partners in land management. The BLM Alaska Fire Service is seeking input from Alaska village corporations...
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Protecting Alaska’s Beauty: DOF’s 2024 Wildland Fire Prevention,...
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...
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Final Day of the First Ever DOF Wildland Fire Prevention Academy: Thanking...
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...
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Alaska’s First Interagency Prevention, Investigation & Compliance-Enforcement...
Beyond skill-building, the academy fostered a shared understanding of the importance of wildfire prevention, investigation, and compliance-enforcement across agencies in Alaska. Spruce Moose and the...
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Recruitment for BLM AFS North Star Fire Crew is open for 2024 season
BLM AFS’s training crew is perfect opportunity to launch a wildland firefighting career Recruitment for the BLM Alaska Fire Service’s Type 2 North Star Fire Crew is open until April 1. Located in...
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BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumper training jumps start March 25
Pilots should avoid flying over areas during scheduled jumps and paracargo drops in Interior Alaska A BLM Alaska Fire Service smokejumper during a training jump. BLM AFS file photo. Find more photos...
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Don’t let Mother Nature fool you – DOF burn permits required starting April 1st
“Alaska snowpack now melts nearly two weeks earlier in the spring compared to the late 1990s.” – read the full report by Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC). “Alaska’s early fire season, just after...
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Four small, early season wildfires on Interior military training lands...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Four small wildfires ignited in dry grass during military training south Delta Junction were swiftly extinguished Thursday. The fires occurred in the Jarvis Range in the Donnelly...
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Burning operations planned on Donnelly Training Area to reduce wildfire...
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – Starting as early as Sunday, April 14, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in coordination with the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, will implement prescribed...
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Firefighters: The 2024 Alaska Basic Wildland Firefighter...
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...
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BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of...
The fire prevention order is in effect May 1 through October 31 FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Today, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Fairbanks District Office issued a fire prevention order prohibiting...
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