2026 Alaska Intermediate Wildland Fire Academy

2026 Alaska Intermediate Wildland Fire Academy

State of Alaska Forestry & Fire Protection
Nomination Due: March 15, 2026

Course: Alaska Intermediate Wildland Fire Academy —April 16th-28th, 2026

**Travel days prior and after Intermediate Academy Dates**

Location: Chugiak, Alaska

You must have already taken the basic wildland firefighter courses (S-130, S-190, I-100, IS-700 & L-180), have a valid Red Card and be Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualified. If you have taken the Red Card class and have NOT attended your field day or taken your pack test at the time of application, please make sure you complete these obligations BEFORE the start of the Academy.
Full Legal Name:
Are you sponsored by a Forestry & Fire Protection Area Office?*

YesNo
Please select your sponsoring area office and training officer*

Delta - dave.matheny@alaska.govKenai/Kodiak - robert.green@alaska.govMatSu - caley.maki@alaska.govSouthwest - Isaako.muta@alaska.govCopper River - joshua.sutherland@alaska.govTok - kato.howard@alaska.govFairbanks - ernest.prax@alaska.govOther - dnr.dof.training@alaska.gov
Identification type*

Alaska Drivers LicenseAlaska IDTribal IDPassport
Primary Phone Number*
Email Address (must be valid and checked regularly) *
Mailing Address*
Emergency Contact (name & number)*
Example: John Smith 907-555-5555
List Any Allergies *
List Dietary Restrictions*
Are You 18 Years of Age or Older*

YesNO
Do you have a current Red Card rating of Firefighter Type 2*

YesNo
Have completed any of the following (check all that apply)*

S-130S-190L-180I-100IS-700
You are required to pass the Work Capacity Pack Test (arduous) Do you understand what this test is and are you prepared to meet the requirement? Http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/safety/wct/2002/brochure_2002.pdf*

YesNo
Please provide t-shirt size for PPE Information. (T-shirt and Nomex)*

X-smallSmallMediumLargeX-largeXX- largeXXX- large
Please provide waist size for Nomex pants *
Example 32 x 34
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
List TWO personal or professional accomplishments that you are the proudest of*
List TWO examples of working successfully with others*
List TWO qualities that make you a good member of a team*
After reviewing the Academy description, what are most excited about?*
Are you mentally and physically prepared to commit to the Intermediate Academy?*

YesNoUnsure
Signature*
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY

If the applicant is chosen to participate, the sponsoring DOF Area Office will be responsible for:(a) Hiring the participant as an employee of the local Area Office(b) Providing the participant with ongoing opportunities and mentorship to further her/his continued development. This includes rostering of the employee on a fuels crew/module or staffing for Initial Attack during periods of high fire danger or staffing shortfalls.
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2026 Alaska Intermediate Wildland Fire Academy

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