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A Message From Division Chief Jon Glover

With over 20 years of wildfire experience, I am proud to serve as Anchorage's Wildfire Division Chief. This past year, we completed the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and expanded mitigation, outreach, and partnerships to strengthen our community's resilience.

As we continue advancing wildfire preparedness across the Municipality through targeted projects and operational readiness, we ask residents to take steps at home that complement and strengthen our shared readiness. Creating defensible space, signing up for emergency alerts, and
preparing for evacuation through Ready, Set, Go! can make a meaningful experience.

We are here to support you before, during, and after an emergency.

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Municipal Land: Who's Responsible?
The Anchorage Fire Department does not have the authority to enforce fuels mitigation efforts. It is our hope that these resources will help you address any concerns with those who have the ability to address them.

Anchorage Property Ownership Map

Report a Hazard Tree

Parks & Recreation Fuels Mitigation Map

Right of Way Concern

Heritage Land Bank: HLB@anchorageak.gov

(907) 343-7533

In the Media:

Chief Glover tells Alaska's News Source about his role at AFD 01/17/25

Interview with the Alaska Landmine 01/15/25
Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Efforts in the Municipality: Anchorage Assembly Work Session 01/16/25

Chief Glover & Norm McDonald (DOF) on Alaska Insight 04/2025

AFD, DOF and NPS on Talk of Alaska 03/25/25

Chief Glover discusses Firewise with Alaska's News Source 03/27/25