Training News
Registration is open for the February Blended/On-line Instructor-Led Basic Firefighter Training.
More information and registration link below.
The 2026 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.
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Current DFFP Job Postings **Now Hiring**
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.
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.
Contact the Training Staff:
RequestContact Information:
- 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
- Delta Junction Area Forestry : 907-895-4225
- Fairbanks Area Forestry : 907-451-2635 or 907-51-2651
- Tok Area Forestry: 907-883-1400
- Kelly Gisolo, Southern Region Training Officer – (907) 761-6264
- Southeast Area Forestry: 907-766-2120
- Kenai-Kodiak Area Forestry (Soldotna): 907-260-4200
- Mat-Su Area Forestry (Palmer): 907-761-6300
- Southwest Area Forestry (McGrath): 907-524-3010
- Valdez/Copper River Area (Glennallen): 907-822-5534
