Training News
Delta Basic Firefighter Class – Delta Forestry is hosting a Red Card Class June 18-22.
Contact Dave Matheny or (907) 895-4225 for more information - Sign up HERE.
The 2025 Interagency Training Schedule will be up on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal August 1st.
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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) 987-3019
- 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
