Kennicott McCarthy Volunteer Fire Department

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Kennicott McCarthy Volunteer Fire Department We are an all volunteer Fire Department devoted to serving the McCarthy Kennicott area. Fire Department. McCarthy, Kennicott area.

Hey all! The new KMVFD website is live. There's something on there for both visitors and locals, plus an easy way to don...
08/22/2026

Hey all! The new KMVFD website is live. There's something on there for both visitors and locals, plus an easy way to donate if you're able. Take a look and let us know what you think; we're always looking for ways to improve. Thanks!

An all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) fire department serving one of Alaska's most remote communities since 2005.

💛 Support your local volunteer fire department 💛KMVFD is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) fire department — the only fire and...
08/21/2026

💛 Support your local volunteer fire department 💛

KMVFD is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) fire department — the only fire and emergency response organization serving McCarthy and Kennicott, deep inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. Every dollar donated goes straight back into keeping our community safe: gear, training, equipment, and readiness for whatever comes our way.

You can now donate directly through our website — and because we process donations through Zeffy, 100% of your gift goes to KMVFD, with no platform fees taken out.

👉 Give at https://kmvfd.org/

Thank you for standing behind your local volunteer fire department. We couldn't do this without you.

An all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) fire department serving one of Alaska's most remote communities since 2005.

08/13/2026
04/26/2026

🔥 Are you interested in becoming a wildland firefighter? 🔥

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is offering Basic Wildland Firefighter (Red Card) classes across the state this spring.
Completing this training qualifies you as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) and prepares you to work on wildfires in Alaska and across the country. 👨‍🚒

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in wildland fire, this is a great place to start!

Classes are scheduled in several areas across Alaska, with additional sessions being added throughout the spring. 📅

You can find the latest class dates, registration details, and training information at:
🌐 forestry.alaska.gov/training/schedule

Feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested in working in wildland fire. 🌲🚁🔥

06/22/2025

Update 10:00 PM – The ( #223) has displayed active fire behavior today. The fire crossed a fuel break on the eastern flank and is backing downhill. Tankers are being used to slow fire spread, more air resources have been ordered.

Fairbanks North Star Borough has increased evacuation levels around the fire area. Updated evacuation levels are as follows:

🟢 At Your Own Risk, Chatanika, & Poker Flat Facility move to Level 1 “READY”.

🟡 A Level 2 “SET” Evacuation is in effect for the following area: Hayes Creek Neighborhood and Poker Flat Watershed.

🔴 A Level 3 “GO!” Evacuation is in effect for the following area(s): properties on ALL roads of Haystack Mountain. A Level 3 Evacuation means “GO”. Evacuate NOW. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! To see if you are in the evacuation zone visit the evacuation MAP.



📸 Himalaya Road Fire 06/21/2025/Tabitha Huges/ AK DOF

06/22/2025

Burn permits have been suspended for the Copper River Area as of 8:00 a.m. on June 21st, until further notice, due to hot and extremely dry weather. Warming and cooking fires are still permitted, but please ensure your fires are completely extinguished before leaving them. To stay current on burn restrictions, please call the Alaska State Division of Forestry's burn suspension hotline at (907) 822-TOOL. Thankyou.

06/22/2025

🚨 Wildfire Update: Northern Region of Alaska – June 21, 2025 🚨

Alaska is currently experiencing intense wildfire activity, with several significant fires burning across the Northern Region, including areas near Fairbanks, Salcha, Chicken, and Healy. Crews are actively responding to protect communities, cabins, and infrastructure.

Here’s a quick overview of major fires in the region:

🔥 ( #237) - Threatening structures near Parks Highway MP 263 (north of Healy). Aircraft and fire crews are responding. Evacuation levels 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO) are in place.

🔥 ( #238) – Approximately 500 acres, Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET) are in place.

🔥 ( #223) - 1,500+ acres, near Elliott Highway MP 15. Active aerial suppression and ground crews on scene. Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET, GO) are in place—stay alert.

🔥 ( #233) - 15.5 acres, air and ground resources have slowed fire spread. Evacuation levels 1 and 2 (READY, SET) are in place.

🔥 ( #268) – Approximately 400 acres, west of Haystack Mountain. Displayed active fire behavior throughout yesterday’s shift.

🔥 ( #220) - Nearly 2,000 acres burning through spruce and brush northeast of Twelvemile Lake. Structure assessments underway.

🔥 #193 - Merged fire near Salcha River; active structure protection continues.(This fire is now being managed by BLM AFS)

🔥 Fire ( #218) – Approximately 1000 acres. Smokejumpers are protecting a cabin on the Salcha River east of Eielson AFB.(This fire is now being managed by BLM AFS)

🔥 #192 - 4,200+ acres, west of Chicken. Structure protection is nearly complete thanks to Tanana Chiefs Bravo Squad.

🌲 Crews from local, state, and federal agencies are working around the clock to contain these fires and protect Alaskans.

📍 Stay informed:
▪️ Active Fire Map & Dashboards: https://akfireinfo.com
▪️ Public Evacuation and Air Quality Info: https://blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/a23a625f4d18412ea13cffeefcbe7f5e
▪️ Sign up for local alerts via your borough or tribal office.

Please avoid fire-impacted areas, respect road closures, and prepare in case of evacuation. We appreciate the hard work of all firefighters and emergency responders on the ground.



📸 Himalaya Road Fire on June 20, 2025, photo by Emery Johnson/DOF

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PO Box MXY 8b
McCarthy, AK
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