Alaska Division of Forestry Ready To Expand Rural Firefighter Program

Alaska’s “emergency firefighter act” – House Bill 209 – was signed into law June 20, 2022, by Governor Mike Dunleavy, after receiving widespread support. The bill enables the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection to train and employ wildland firefighters and project crews in rural areas. Native Alaskan wildfire crews have…