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Alaska Division of

Fire & Life Safety

The mission of the State Fire Marshal’s Office is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire and explosion.

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ONLINE PERMITTING

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All fire and life safety permit applications are submitted online. Create an account to apply, upload documents, and track permit status.
 

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FD STATUS

Fire Department Regisrtation & Directory

The State Fire Marshal’s Office manages the registration of local fire and emergency response agencies in Alaska. Alaska state regulations require that every local organization that is performing duties as a fire department be registered with the Division of Fire and Life Safety.
 
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What We Do

Division Services

Regulatory oversight, technical review, and public safety programs that support fire and life safety across Alaska.

Building Plan Review

Technical review of construction plans for compliance with the Alaska Fire Code. 

Fire Inspections

Scheduled and complaint-based inspections of commercial and public buildings to verify compliance with fire and life safety codes statewide.

Code Adoption & Enforcement

The Division adopts and enforces the Alaska Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code with Alaska-specific amendments.

Fire Investigations

Origin and cause investigations for significant and fatal fires, working alongside law enforcement and local fire departments.

Fire Safety Education

Statewide fire prevention and life safety education programs for local fire departments, schools, community organizations, and the general public.

Alaska Fire Standards Council

The Division staffs the AFSC, which sets voluntary training and certification standards for Alaska firefighters and fire officers.

Alaska Fire Fatality Data

2024 Deaths

29

Calendar Year 2024

5 Year Fatality Average

23

Annual avg. 2019–2024
Fire Responses
90,316
Total FD Responses in 2024

No Smoke Alarm

67%
Had No Working Smoke Alarm

Most Alaska fire deaths are preventable

Working smoke alarms, home escape plans, and safe heating practices are the most effective tools for preventing fire deaths. The State Fire Marshal’s Office urges all Alaskans to take basic steps that save lives.
  • Install smoke alarms on every level, inside and outside sleeping areas. Test monthly.
  • Practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room and an outside meeting place.
  • Use heating equipment safely. Keep flammable materials at least 3 feet from any heat source.
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Fire Safety Resources

Fire safety information for Alaskans — smoke alarms, CO detectors, escape planning, and fire extinguisher requirements.

Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms are the most important early warning tool in a fire. Install on every level, inside and outside sleeping areas. Test monthly and replace the unit every 10 years regardless of whether it still activates.
 

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and produced by combustion appliances, generators, and attached garages. Alaska law requires CO alarms in new residential construction, and are strongly recommended in all homes with fuel-burning appliances or wood stoves.
 

Home Fire Escape Planning

Every household should have a home fire escape plan with at least two ways out of every room and a designated meeting place outside. Practice your plan at least twice a year, including at night, so everyone in the home knows what to do in case of a fire.
 

Fire Extinguishers

A portable fire extinguisher can contain a small fire before the fire department arrives. Keep an extinguisher in the kitchen and any area with heating equipment. Ensure it is properly rated, charged, and inspected annually.
 

Alaska Fire Standards Council

The Alaska Fire Standards Council (AFSC) establishes and maintains minimum training and certification standards for Alaska’s fire service personnel. The Division of Fire & Life Safety staffs the Council and manages the certification process.
 
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Contact the Division

State Fire Marshall

Lloyd Nakano

Phone:  (907) 269-5491

Email: lloyd.nakano@alaska.gov

PRB

Plan Review Bureau

Phone: (907) 269-2004

Email: dps.prb@alaska.gov

LSIB

Life Safety Inspection Bureau

Phone: (907) 269-5637

Email: Amy.noket@alaska.gov

BFAST

Fire Accreditation, Standards and Training Bureau

Phone: (907) 269-5061

AFSC

Alaska Fire Standards Council

Phone: (907) 269-5052

Email: dpsakfirestandards@alaska.gov

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