UAF Wildland Fire Crew

The UAF Wildland Fire Crew is currently accepting applications. Do not miss this opportunity to work in Alaska. This crew sets you up for future employment in the state. We encourage those that are out of state to apply.

We are now hiring! The Interior Alaska Campus is currently accepting applications for the 2022 fire season. Click on the link for more information and to apply.

Wildland Fire Science | Interior Alaska Campus The University of Alaska Fairbanks Wildland Fire Crew is a cooperative agreement between the State of Alaska and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The crew provides on-the-job training to students enrolled in the Wildland Fire Science program. Students will apply classroom knowledge in the field a...

Back at it.

Weather calms fires in northeast Alaska as number of assigned personnel increases Fort Yukon and Venetie will see an influx of firefighting personnel in the next couple of days to work on wildfires burning in northeastern Alaska. Parts of the Yukon Flats may see some scattered p…

Munson Creek Fire

UAF Nanook Crew mopping up hotspots on the Munson Creek Fire, July 13, 2021. Members of the UAF Nanook crew mopping up hotspots after a burnout operation near Monument Creek on the Munson Creek Fire, July 13, 2021. Ira Hardy/Alaska D...

The Nanooks are working hard. We appreciate the continued support from the Alaska DNR- Division of Forestry (DOF) and the wildland fire community. The partnership between UAF and the SOA has continued to grow over time and we appreciate the efforts.

Good morning from the Kenai where containment for this 102 acre fire has increased to 80%. We are happy to report a heavy cloud cover this morning over the Kenai which will help the crews again today with their mission of gridding and mopping up. Resources assigned to Type 3 Incident Management Team lead by Incident Commanders Bryan Quimby & Torrey Short today include:

2 Hand Crews (36 persons) - Gannett Glacier Fire Crew and the Nanooks UAF Wildland Fire Crew Type 2 Crew
Kenai Helitack (3 persons)
Type 2 medium helicopter
Type 3 light helicopter
Type 3 light Initial Attack helicopter
Helibase and helicopter managers and support (7)
Operations/support/overhead specialists (11)
Acres: estimated 102
Containment: 80%
Personnel assigned: 59

Picture: Josh Turnbow and Nathan Zalwesky lead the Nanooks to the helicopter as the crew flew to the fireline yesterday. The crew will remain on the fire for the duration. Credit: Bryan Quimby

The Nanooks are currently propositioned in McCarthy Alaska due to high fire danger. While prepoed we are currently working on the Forestry kiosk to show the general public what Firewise specs look like around their homes. The crew is working hard and very appreciative of the work.

The UAF Nanooks have started crew training. Items covered so far include the annual RT130 Refresher, Pack Test, S212 and several hard days of PT. Everyone is doing well.

The crew has a couple of spots open currently. If you know anyone interested have them contact us directly.