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.
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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
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Primary Phone Number*
Email Address (must be valid and checked regularly) *
Mailing Address*
Emergency Contact (name & number)*
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List Dietary Restrictions*
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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?*
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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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