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The Alaska Fire Standards Council’s mission is to establish professional standards for fire service personnel, and curriculum requirements for the certification of training programs. See our Fact Sheet for more information. 

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Brian
Brian Long,
Juneau, AK

Chief Admin Officer/Fire Chief/Paid Staff

Term
4/4/2016 - 12/1/2025
The Chief Admin Officer/Fire Chief/Vol. Staff seat is occupied by a Governor appointed chief administrative officer or fire chief from a Fire Department that has volunteer staff. It represents approximately 1,130 volunteer firefighters across 97 registered community Fire Departments in Alaska.
Vacant

Chief Admin Officer/Fire Chief/Vol. Staff

Term
12/1/2026
The Firefighter Representative/Alaska State Firefighters Association (ASFA) seat is occupied by a Governor appointed ASFA representative that may not, while serving on the council, be a fire chief. This seat represents nearly 2,000 members between 30 chapters, covering nearly every region of the state. ASFA membership represents all ranks from the Fire Chief to the newest member. The ASFA is a non-profit organization that strives to bring training opportunities and other benefits to Alaska Firefighters. Our organization is led by a 10-member Board of Directors who serve 3-year terms.
Brian Maas

Fire Fighter Rep./Alaska State Firefighters Assn.

Term
1/17/2024 - 12/1/2028
The Alaska Professional Firefighters Association (AKPFFA) seat is occupied by a Governor appointed ASFA representative that may not, while serving on the council, be a fire chief. This seat represents nearly 500 members between seven locals covering nearly all parts of Alaska. AKPFFA membership represents ranks from Firefighter to Battalion Chief. The AKPFFA is a professional organization that strives to advocate and educate Alaska Firefighters and the communities they serve. Our organization is led by five executive board members who serve staggered two-year terms.
Chair Benjamin Simonds, Anchorage, AK

Alaska Professional Fire Fighters Assn.

Term
8/8/2023 - 12/1/2026
The Fire Fighter Representative seat is occupied by a Governor appointed fire fighter which represents approximately 3,783 Alaskan firefighters across 143 communities with registered Fire Departments.
Matt Eckart
Anchorage, AK

Fire Fighter Representative

Term
3/28/2024-12/1/2027
The Public/Over 2500 Residents seat is occupied by a Governor appointed member of the public at large with a population greater than 2,500 which represents approximately 589,201 residents served by 1,635 Alaskan firefighters across 34 communities with registered Fire Departments.
Tyler Bones,
Fairbanks, AK

Public/Over 2500 Residents

Term
10/22/2021 - 12/1/2026
The Volunteer Fire Fighter/Under 2500 Residents seat is occupied by a Governor appointed volunteer firefighter with a population less than 2,500 which represents approximately 1,324 Alaskan firefighters across 102 communities with registered Fire Departments.
Vice Chair Robert Mathis,
Anchor Point, AK

Vol. Fire Fighter/Under 2500 Residents

Term
2/24/2024 - 12/1/2027
The Volunteer Fire Fighter/Over 2500 Residents seat is occupied by a Governor appointed volunteer firefighter with a population greater than 2,500 which represents approximately 1,635 Alaskan firefighters across 34 communities with registered Fire Departments.
Kevin Knowlton,
Nome, AK

Vol. Fire Fighter/Over 2500 Residents

Term
3/23/2023 - 12/1/2026
The Chief Admin Officer/Fire Chief/Vol. Staff seat is occupied by a Governor appointed chief administrative officer or fire chief from a Fire Department that has volunteer staff. It represents approximately 1,130 volunteer firefighters across 97 registered community Fire Departments in Alaska.

Public/Under 2500 Residents

Term
10/15/2020 - 10/15/2024
Virginia McMichael,
Chugiak, AK

Fire Fighter Representative

Term
2/24/2022 - 12/1/2025
The State Fire Marshal/Designee seat is occupied by the state fire marshal or a designee of the state fire marshal who shall serve on the council during his or her continuance in office. It represents approximately 5,163 firefighters and 696,249 residents across Alaska.
Lloyd Nakano,
Anchorage, AK

State Fire Marshal/Designee

Term
4/19/2023 - term in office
The Alaska Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) seat is occupied by a Governor appointed representative who represents 90 members across Alaska. The AFCA is a volunteer association that strives to serve the people of the State of Alaska by influencing fire and emergency service programs and legislation; advancement of fire and emergency service professionals; and providing for the safety and well-being of firefighters and their communities. The association is led by a 10-member board of directors who serve 3-year terms.
        Daniel Grimes, Soldotna, AK

Alaska Fire Chief’s Assn.

Term
12/2/2013 - 12/1/2025


**Acting AFSC Clerk: Denise Carbuccia** 
TEAMS: 907-269-5052 
TEAMS: 907-269-5490 

BFAST Administrator
Stephanie Parker
TEAMS: 907-269-5061 
Cell: 907-229-8600

5700 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Fax: (907) 338-4375
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