Training News
Become a Wildland Firefighter in 2025!
REGISTER HERE
for the February session of the DOF Basic Firefighter Training.
More Info at the “Refreshers and Basic Firefighter Training” link below.
The
2025 Interagency Training Schedule
is up on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal!
Coordinate with your supervisor and training officer before completing the Nomination Form for each class you wish to attend.
NOTE: The Wildland Fire Learning Portal will be unavailable from September 14-29, 2024.
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Refreshers and Basic Firefighter Training New
Wildland Fire Academies
Alaska Interagency Course Schedule (Wildland Fire Learning Portal)
Online Training Opportunities
Navigating the NWCG website, Wildland Fire Learning Portal and other online training resources can be challenging. This online training page can serve as a summary of some of the training that is available and who it is for.
Recruitment and Job Opportunities
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection hires temporary workers as well as permanent full-time and seasonal positions. Check this page for current job postings.
Contact the Training Staff:
RequestContact Information:
- Fairbanks: 451-2635 or 451-2651
- Haines: 766-2120
- Kenai-Kodiak Area (Soldotna): 260-4200
- Mat-Su/Southwest Area (Palmer): 761-6300
- Mat-Su/Southwest Area (McGrath): 524-3010
- Tok: 883-1400
- Valdez/Copper River (Glennallen): 822-5534
- Delta Junction: 895-4225
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Statewide Training Staff:
- Carrie Hale, State Training Program Coordinator – (907) 987-0319
- Nathan Zalewski, Academy Coordinator – (907) 451-2691
- Sunshine Meitzner, Northern Region Training Officer – (907) 370-3099
- Kelly Gisolo, Southern Region Training Officer – (907) 761-6264
