
The National Park Service, Alaska Wildland Fire Management is committed to safety, science, and stewardship. The safety of firefighters and the public is the No. 1 priority of all fire management activities.
During the summer months we manage wildfires, preserve natural and cultural resources, and reduce the fire risk to park sensitive sites by making them Firewise. In order to manage fires safely and effectively, in the fall, winter and spring, we write, revise, and review our plans for fire management, fuels treatment, operations, strategies, readiness reviews, fire monitoring and more. We meet to discuss and put into action lessons learned and best practices. Year- round we make maps for the plans, the public, and firefighters. We are students of fire. We study fire behavior, fire weather and danger, and the effects of fire on landscapes, vegetation, and wildlife. We speak and write about how fire managers balance the risks and benefits of fire with our peers, public, and partners. We attend local, state, and national meetings and conferences to maintain and build upon our cohesive strategy with our partners. We train and train some more. We recruit and hire employees for the summer season. We complete administrative paperwork. Explore the images below for more information about what the NPS Alaska wildland fire management staff does.
In This Section
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Safety
The safety of firefighters and the public is the No. 1 priority of all National Park Service wildland fire management activities.
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Wildfire and Fuels
Wildfire always happens here in Alaska, be ready.
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Fire Weather and Danger
Forecasts, warnings, current weather and more...
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Wildland Fire GIS
Putting fire management on the map.
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Monitor and Evaluation
We monitor and evaluate wildfires, prescribed fires and fuel projects.
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Science, Ecology and Research
Wildland fire is an essential, natural process in the Alaskan boreal forest and tundra ecosystems.
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Aviation
Helicopters are our primary means of transportation.
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Communication and Education
We translate fire in Alaska parklands into meaningful stories and dialogue.
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Policy and Planning
Fire Management Plans
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Our Partners
Our staff, our partners
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Photo Gallery
Visit our wildland fire photo gallery.
Last updated: December 19, 2018