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BLM AK Fire Service

@blm_afs

Provides wildland fire suppression for Department of the Interior and Native lands in Alaska and manages the BLM AK Fire & Aviation Program.

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linkhttp://blm.gov/alaskafireservice calendar_today06-05-2013 17:54:32

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BLM AFS update on Interior Fires for July 24, 2024: More firefighters and aircraft are heading to Eagle to work on the #SinnottFire (#383), while other wildfires in Interior Alaska remain active on what is expected to be the final day of a heatwave. ow.ly/B86O50SJL29

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High temperatures continue to intensify fire behavior, challenging firefighters’ efforts to control wildfires and protect communities in Interior Alaska. Updates on #SinnottFire outside Eagle and #TeedriinjikFire near Venetie for July 25, 2024. ow.ly/UzRZ50SKCnc

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Firefighters are installing protection measures for structures along Mission Creek while monitoring the #SinnottFire near Eagle. The #DomeFire (#386) west of MP 117 Taylor Hwy should be considered contained and controlled later today. More info 👉 ow.ly/cHF850SLnfG

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Firefighters & water-dropping aircraft successfully subdued fire activity on the #TeedriinjikFire northwest of Venetie on Thursday. Friday’s cloudy, cooler weather is helping firefighters working to contain the fire. There are 70 people assigned. ow.ly/VA1M50SLrKf

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Cooler weather has finally reached Eagle, allowing crews to expand protective measures on properties and areas. The #SinnottFire (#382), burning in steep terrain about 4 miles northwest of Eagle, has shown little growth and minimal activity. akfireinfo.com/2024/07/27/cre…

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Weather moderated in the area Saturday as crews continue to mop up the #Teedriinjik Fire (#380) 4 miles northwest of Venetie. There is still considerable heat inside the perimeter, creating a lot of work for the firefighters. akfireinfo.com/2024/07/27/wea…

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The #SinnottFire, burning in steep terrain about 4 miles NW of Eagle, showed little smoke on Saturday, indicating low fire activity. The Remote Automatic Weather Station in Eagle recorded 0.15 inches of rain in the past 24 hours.Read more 👉akfireinfo.com/2024/07/28/wea…

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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. ow.ly/ChAz50SLP2B #2024AlaskaFireSeason

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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 👉akfireinfo.com/2024/07/29/sin…

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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 ow.ly/91x950SSCrv

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🚩 The NWS has issued a #RedFlagWarning in effect until 10pm for the Upper Tanana Valley & Delta Junction: ow.ly/F0Kj50SThVR ❌Alaska DOF #BurnPermitSuspension in place for Tok, Fairbanks & Delta Areas until until conditions improve: ow.ly/76NJ50SThUH

🚩 The NWS has issued a #RedFlagWarning in effect until 10pm for the Upper Tanana Valley & Delta Junction: ow.ly/F0Kj50SThVR

❌Alaska DOF #BurnPermitSuspension in place for Tok, Fairbanks & Delta Areas until until conditions improve: ow.ly/76NJ50SThUH
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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: ow.ly/twvZ50STsQr

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: ow.ly/twvZ50STsQr
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🎉 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. 🎂🌲

🎉 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.  🎂🌲
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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

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
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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 ready.gov/pets for tips on how to get your 🐶😻 ready for emergencies.

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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 👉 usajobs.gov/job/806463000

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 👉 usajobs.gov/job/806463000
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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 USAJobs.gov announcement opens Sept. 3-Oct. 22. Go to ow.ly/nhpJ50Taj2L for more info.

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Are you a hard-working, fit & experienced WLFF? Want to join #AlaskaSmokejumpers? Apply by 10/22. 🪂GS 5 Temp: usajobs.gov/job/807646300 🪂GS 5/6 Permanent CS: usajobs.gov/job/807647900 🪂GS 5/6 Detail/Temporary Promotion: usajobs.gov/job/807699600 👀📹youtu.be/FSWPUDGf7gM?si…

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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.

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.
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Apply to become a BLM AFS smokejumper before 10/22. 🪂Career Seasonal GS-0462-5/6: usajobs.gov/job/807647900 🪂Detail/Temp Promotion GS-0462-5: usajobs.gov/job/807699600 🪂Temp GS-0462-5: usajobs.gov/job/807646300 More about #AlaskaSmokejumpers 👉 ow.ly/yXNS50LrrcH