Open Burn Application
The links below list all the available burn applications and are available in pdf or WORD. The completed applications should be submitted to DEC.AQ.Airreports@alaska.gov. If you have any questions, please contact one of the open burn contacts at the bottom of this page.
Please Notify DEC by telephone at least 24 hours prior to ignition, Monday thru Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding State Holidays.
New Permit Administration and Compliance Fees went into effect on September 7, 2022.
Applications and Guidelines will be updated to reflect the new information.
| Application/Approval Name | WORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighter Training with Structure Application (updated October 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Fire Fighter Training with Structure Renewal Application (updated October 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Fire Fighter Training with Fuels Application (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Fire Fighter Training with Fuels Renewal Application (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Controlled Burning for Resource Management (Prescribed Burn) Application (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Controlled Burning for Resource Management (Prescribed Burn) Renewal Application (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Land Clearing Application (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
| Black Smoke (updated September 2022) | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Open Burn Guidelines (updated June 2016) (PDF)
Enhanced Smoke Management Plan (December 2021) (PDF 2.48M)
Open Burn Contacts
| Person | Area | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hansen | Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Open Burn Approvals and Complaints | 907-465-5117 | nicholas.hansen@alaska.gov |
| Ross Douglas | Southeast Alaska Open Burn Approvals and Complaints | 907-465-5103 | ross.douglas@alaska.gov |
| Frances Olson | Interior and Northern Alaska Open Burn Approvals and Complaints | 907-451-5173 | frances.olson@alaska.gov |
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