  
Wildland fire has always been a reoccurring, significant, natural process in the boreal ecosystem of interior Alaska. However, the boreal forest surrounds many interior Alaskan communities, rendering them islands, and susceptible to wildland fire. Because wildland fire occurs throughout interior Alaska and the threat of fire is a reality, fire education in Alaska is an interagency effort which focuses on the natural role of fire, fire management, prevention and Firewise.
For more information:
Role of Fire Alaska Curriculum Guide
Fire! in Alaska
FIREWISE Alaska
The Alaska NPS Fire Communication and Education Program strives to educate all ages about wildland fire management and fire in Alaska. This is achieved through a cornucopia of venues, such as a fire trunk available for teachers, teacher workshops, Firewise workshops for NPS employees and communities adjacent to the parks, fire ecology programs for high school students, brochures, posters, displays and more. The program draws from a rich assortment of available fire material, some of which are listed below.
For more information:
NPS Fire and Aviation Management Education Site
National Interagency Fire Center Prevention and Education Site
NWCG Wildland Fire Education Working Team
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