Talkeetna Fire Department

08/03/2026

See that attached flyer from the Talkeetna Community Council for a community meeting this Thursday August 6th at 6pm at the Denali Education Center.

07/31/2026

🚒💦 Come See Talkeetna Fire Department at the Sunshine Community Celebration! 💦🚒
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Sunshine Community Health Center’s FREE Community Celebration!

🎯 Think you’ve got good aim?
Stop by and put it to the test as you try to dunk our incredible Splash Seat Heroes! Members of the Talkeetna Fire Department, along with a few brave community volunteers, have agreed to take the plunge for a great cause!

🚒 While you’re there, be sure to stop by and visit with the Talkeetna Fire Department crew. Learn more about what we do, what it means to volunteer, and how we work year-round to help keep the Upper Susitna communities safe!

💙 Donations are appreciated, but never required. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, regardless of their ability to give. Every dollar donated supports Sunshine Community Health Center programs and services that aren’t covered by insurance, helping reduce barriers to care and provide resources that strengthen the health of our communities.

Want to learn more about how your donations make a difference?
🌐 Visit sunshineclinic.org/donations
💦 So… who’s ready to make a splash?!
📅 Saturday, August 1
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Sunshine Community Health Center – Talkeetna Clinic
🎉 FREE Community Celebration!
Bring your best throw, your loudest cheers, and maybe just a little sympathy for our Splash Seat Heroes! 😄🚒💦
We hope to see you there!

06/30/2026

06/24/2026

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Over the weekend, the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough Water Rescue Team, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Butte Fire Department conducted multiple complex rescue operations in the Jim Creek and Knik Glacier areas.

06/18/2026

The Department of Forestry & Fire Protection is suspending burn permits effective Thursday, June 17th, in the Delta, Mat-Su and Tok fire prevention areas. A burn suspension continues for Fairba…

06/13/2026

Nice rainbow tonight.

06/11/2026

https://matsugov.us/news/msb-emergency-services-asking-people-to-recreate-on-the-water-safely

 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Department of Emergency Services (DES) would like to remind all our residents and visitors to use safe water and boating practices during outdoor activities. The ice is gone from most of our waterways, and as warm weather arrives, the public is anxious to get out and ...

06/01/2026

Reminder: Sky lanterns (also known as Chinese lanterns, paper lanterns, wish lanterns, or celebration lanterns) are illegal in Alaska.

Sky lanterns use an open flame to create lift and can travel long distances before returning to the ground. Because they are uncontrolled once released, they can start wildland fires, structure fires, interfere with aircraft, and create litter across our communities.

Alaska adopted the 2012 International Fire Code through state regulation, and sky lanterns are specifically prohibited under Section 308.1.6 of the International Fire Code, which states:

"Sky lanterns shall not be launched."

This prohibition is adopted by the State of Alaska through 13 AAC 50, the Alaska Fire Code regulations administered by the Alaska State Fire Marshal.

The Alaska Administrative Code can be found at:
https://www.akleg.gov/basis/aac.asp

More information on the statewide ban can also be found through the Alaska State Fire Code adoption and Alaska fire safety agencies.

As we enter the warmer, drier months, please help protect our communities by choosing safer alternatives for celebrations and memorials.

Thank you for helping prevent fires and keep Alaska safe.

– Talkeetna Fire Department

06/01/2026

The Mat-Su area, including the Talkeetna area, entered a burn permit suspension beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1.

Burn permits were suspended due to hot, dry, windy conditions and increased fire activity throughout the Mat-Su area. This suspension included all burn permits, burn barrels, lawn burns, and debris piles.

The burn permit suspension did not apply to attended cooking, warming, camping, or signaling fires that are 3 feet or less in diameter.

The suspension remained in effect until conditions improved.

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection asked everyone to be careful with any open flames, have water available on scene, and never leave a fire unattended.

Thank you, and please be safe.