Curious about the
#2024AlaskaFireSeason
stats?
The AICC just released a 2-pg summary of fire activity, from Jan. 1 – Sept. 27.
🔥374 fires burned an estimated 667,060
This full report & previous seasonal stats on the AICC Intelligence/Reports page:
Check out this job opening for a career seasonal fueler. This is a career seasonal position based on BLM AFS's campus on Fort Wainwright but has plenty of opportunities to travel around Alaska.
💵$36.59 - $42.69 hr
📝 Apply on by 10/28:
#AlaskaSmokejumpers
use autonomous tech to deliver supplies when thick smoke & clouds block visibility for normal paracargo drops. These innovative systems navigate from higher elevations to keep our crews equipped & ready.
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❗❗Smoke visible from CHSR today is from burning woody debris piles of unsalvageable wood left over from past hazardous fuels reduction projects on Fort Wainwright. ❗❗ Smoke may also be visible from Eielson AFB and the Rich Hwy. More info: .
#NationalFireNews
: The National
#PreparednessLevel
has increased to 4 (PL4) as of 7:30 a.m. (MDT) today, 10/4. Significant wildland fire activity is again increasing in multiple Geographic Areas. Hurricane Helene all hazard-incident response is also significant.
Are you looking to step into leadership on a BLM AFS Hotshot Crew?
🔥 Wildland Firefighter GS 4/5/6 (CS) serves as a Sr WLFF hotshot crew. Apply by 10/21
🔥 Hotshot Squad Boss GS-5/6/7 (CS) Apply by 10/14
Starting as early as Sunday, Oct. 6, BLM AFS will begin burning woody debris piles on military training lands in the Interior. These piles are left over from fuels reduction projects.
Smoke may be visible from Fort WW, CHS Rd & areas near Eielson AFB.
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Apply to become a BLM AFS smokejumper before 10/22.
🪂Career Seasonal GS-0462-5/6:
🪂Detail/Temp Promotion GS-0462-5:
🪂Temp GS-0462-5:
More about
#AlaskaSmokejumpers
👉
NewsFromTheCrews: The
#MidnightSunHotshots
wrapped up work on the
#CoffeePotFire
in Calif. and took a crew photo with the legendary General Sherman Sequoia tree. The hotshots had the unique experience of working among these ancient giants, some over 2,000 years old.
Are you a hard-working, fit & experienced WLFF? Want to join
#AlaskaSmokejumpers
? Apply by 10/22.
🪂GS 5 Temp:
🪂GS 5/6 Permanent CS:
🪂GS 5/6 Detail/Temporary Promotion:
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🔥 🪂 Become an BLM Alaska Fire Service Smokejumper! Take your wildland firefighting skills to the next level & apply to become an
#AlaskaSmokejumper
.
📅 This
#FireJob
announcement opens Sept. 3-Oct. 22. Go to for more info.
BLM AFS is looking for someone with the specialized experience to work as the GS-13 Chief of Fire Operations Branch in Fairbanks, Alaska.
💵Salary: $116,811 - $151,858 per year
🗓Appointment type: permanent, full-time
📝 Apply for this
#FireJob
by 9/5 👉
It’s
#NationalDogDay
! This is Aly, a 3-yoa rescue dog. Her human got her microchipped, always has her wear a dog collar with tags and keeps extra food, bowls, leashes and toys in the car. Go to for tips on how to get your 🐶😻 ready for emergencies.
On this
#WomensEqualityDay
, we honor the women who, though few in number, fill key roles across BLM AFS. Their dedication highlights the strength of diversity & empowerment in our communities.
📸 Women at the cache, as a hotshot supe, fire specialist/sawyer, & dispatch manager
🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Smokey Bear! 🎉
🐻🔥 Smokey Bear has spent decades reminding us all that "Only YOU can prevent wildfires," and today, we celebrate his legacy. Join us in honoring Smokey's dedication to wildfire prevention and channel your inner Smokey. 🎂🌲
After days of rain, the recent warm weather has revived fire activity on the
#SinnottFire
(2nd & 3rd 📸) north of Eagle and the
#AmericanFire
(1st 📸) along Preacher Creek, 12 miles north of the 77-mile Steese Highway. BLM AFS 📸 taken Tuesday.
More info:
🚩 The NWS has issued a
#RedFlagWarning
in effect until 10pm for the Upper Tanana Valley & Delta Junction:
❌Alaska DOF
#BurnPermitSuspension
in place for Tok, Fairbanks & Delta Areas until until conditions improve:
The BLM AFS North Star Fire Crew is retrieving equipment near the McDonald Fire this week. A short-lived period of warm weather has slightly revived the American and Sinnott Fires.
#2024AlaskaFireSeason
Despite receiving an estimated 0.75 inches of rain in the past three days with more forecasted, the
#SinnottFire
, remains active, smoldering under tree canopies. Of that, 1/2 inch was recorded on Sat.
Read more 👉
BLM Alaska Fire Service update for the T'eedriinjik Fire for July 28, 2025. The fire is 100% contained with crews continuing work toward full suppression. This will be the last update unless there are significant changes.
#2024AlaskaFireSeason