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The University of Alaska Fire Department is one of the few campuses in the United States that operates with paid staff and full-time Student Firefighters. UFD serves the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, but also a large off-campus fire service area in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Student Firefighters are required to maintain at least 6 credit hours each semester and maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. (Grade Point Average).
UFD Mission
The University Fire Department shall provide the citizens of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University Fire Service Area with progressive and effective life safety, protection of property and the environment, from the impacts of emergencies caused by fires, explosions, accidents, illness, hazardous materials, and storms. Prevention and public education will have an equal priority in this effort. As a central part of its mission the University Fire Department will develop future fire service leaders and provide research in the emergency services fields, specializing in challenges due to the arctic climate.
Contact Us:
University Fire Department
611 N. Chandalar
PO Box 755540
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5540
Phone: 907-474-5770
Fax: 907-474-5999
e-mail: fyfire@uaf.edu