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Click here to navigate to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan page.

The documents, map, and public comment survey are available now

The Town Hall Recording is Available Here

Click here to download the slide presentation​​

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​​ Jon.pngA Message From Division Chief Jon Glover    ​With over 20 years of experience in wildfire response and mitigation throughout Alaska and the Lower 48, I am dedicated to serving the community as the Wildfire Division Chief. In alignment with AFD's mission to serve our community before, during, and after an emergency, I encourage you to utilize the resources on our website to learn how you can better prepare yourself and your loved ones for a wildfire. The time to act is now, not when an incident occurs. Two crucial actions you can take are creating a defensible space around your property (see our Firewise resources) and developing an action plan (see our Ready Set Go program). As we approach the 2025 fire season, the Anchorage Fire Department Wildfire Divisi​on is working closely with all relevant MOA divisions and departments, as well as jurisdictional agencies responsible for wildfire management, including OEM, state, and federal partners. We are also collaborating with state and federal partners to secure funding for hazard fuel mitigation projects, strengthening our community's resilience to the growing threat of wildland fire. I encourage you to attend community meetings, use the resources on our website, and reach out to us with any questions. We are here to support you before, during, and after an emergency.​ ​

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Did you know? ​The Anchorage Fire Department offers free Firewise pr​operty assessments. Walk around your property with some of Anchorage's finest to learn what you can do to make your property more resilient to wildfires. Learn more about the program and sign up for your free ​​​assessment here

​The wood lots are closed for the 2025 season. ​ Anchorage Fire Department is thankful for the continued partnership with SWS to provide community member​s ​with an opportunity to dispose of the woody materials gathered during their property cleanup efforts. ​To learn more about the lots, including what is accepted and their operating hours, please visit the Solid Waste Services website or call ​(907) 343-6250.


​​​​​Recreational & Cooking Fire Guidelines ​can be found here​If you see a fire that poses an immediate threat to life or property, call 911 immediately. The following ​practices are always illegal within the Municipality of Anchorage: burn barrels - burning of trash, construction materials and debris - use of fireworks - on Municipal park lands, any fire outside an approved fire pit or barbeque grill.


Muni AO 25-61 Unauthorize​d Burning went into effect on June 6, 2025. Click here​ to
       view the full text. View the FAQ here: Anchorage AO 25-61 FAQ

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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. 
Heritage Land Bank: HLB@anchorageak.gov
(907) 343-7533​​

Helpful Maps​ ​
Hosted by the Western Fire Chiefs Association.​
​​Is your property ​in the Wildland Urban Interf​ace?
Visit this map created by the University of Alaska Institute of Social and Economic Research to find out.​

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Learn about hazard fuel mitigation and the new shaded fuel breaks created this summer. Visit our projects page for updates - it's your go-to source for current work and future plans. More projects are on the way, so check back often! 



​Ready, Set, Go! ​
Employing Ready, Set, Go principles is one of the most impactful ways you can prepare for a wildfire incident. Learn how to prepare well before an incident, what to do when a fire is announced, and what to do when you are told to evacuate.
​   ​​​​​​​Click here to learn more. Email us today if you would like to pick up​ copies of printed materials to share.
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AK DOF.pngThe State of Alaska Division of ​Forestry & Fire Protection​ ​has wildfire suppression jurisdiction for the entire municipality. While the Anchorage Fire Department/Chugiak Volunteer Fire & Rescue/Girdwood Fire & Rescue will likely be the first to initiate an attack on any wildfire in Anchorage, it is the DOF that is ultimately responsible for providing suppression efforts. You can learn more about the DOF at forestry.alaska.gov/wildland​


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Track Active Wildfire Incidents & Stay Up to Date with AK Fire Info.  ​Developed by federal and state agencies in Alaska to provide timely and accurate wildland fire information for the entire state. The agencies that support this site are the BLM Alaska Fire Service, Alaska Division of Forestry, US Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and Alaska Department of Environment Conservation. It is updated as often as new information is available from the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center.


​​Contact Us

​wildfire@muni.org​

Wildfire Division

​(907) 267-4902​


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