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Performance Details

Department of Public Safety - Alaska Fire Standards Council

Mission

Establish professional standards for fire service personnel, and curriculum requirements for the certification of training programs.

Core Services

  • Provide relevant standards adoption through review process.
  • Ensure that existing standards are updated to the latest revisions.
Arrow GraphicMission Results Core Services
A: Professional certification for firefighters in Alaska. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Increase number of certification levels by one
A1: Provide relevant standards adoption through review process. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Adopt and/or develop one additional training standard annually for use in Alaska
A2: Ensure that existing standards are updated to the latest revisions. Details >
  • TARGET #1: Review and update 20% of existing standards annually

Performance Detail


A: Result -Professional certification for firefighters in Alaska.
    Target #1: Increase number of certification levels by one
Number of Adopted Certification Levels
Fiscal Year
Number Adopted This Year
Total Programs
Target
FY 2025
3
0%
33
+10.00%
31
-24.39%
FY 2024
0
0%
30
-25.00%
41
0%
FY 2023
0
0%
40
0%
41
0%
FY 2022
0
-100.00%
40
0%
41
+2.50%
FY 2021
1
0%
40
+2.56%
40
0%
FY 2020
0
0%
39
0%
40
0%
FY 2019
0
0%
39
0%
40
0%
FY 2018
0
0%
39
0%
40
0%
FY 2017
0
-100.00%
39
0%
40
+8.11%
FY 2016
3
+200.00%
39
+8.33%
37
+2.78%
FY 2015
1
0%
36
+2.86%
36
0%
FY 2014
0
-100.00%
35
0%
36
+9.09%
FY 2013
3
+50.00%
35
+9.38%
33
+6.45%
FY 2012
2
-33.33%
32
+6.67%
31
+10.71%
FY 2011
3
0%
30
+11.11%
28
+12.00%
FY 2010
3
+200.00%
27
+12.50%
25
+8.70%
FY 2009
1
0%
24
+4.35%
23
+9.52%
FY 2008
0
-100.00%
23
0%
21
+10.53%
FY 2007
3
-40.00%
23
+15.00%
19
+11.76%
FY 2006
5
20
17
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, the Alaska Fire Standards Council adopted three new certifications, increasing the total to 33 statewide. The Council also achieved re-accreditation from the ProBoard and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, confirming that Alaska`s certification programs meet national professional standards. These updates strengthen consistency and reliability in firefighter training and allow departments to maintain compliance with national requirements.

Target Last Modified: 10/20/2025

A1: Core Service - Provide relevant standards adoption through review process.
    Target #1: Adopt and/or develop one additional training standard annually for use in Alaska
Number of Adopted Training Standards
Fiscal Year
Number Adopted This Year
Total Standards
Target
FY 2025
10
0%
35
+40.00%
26
0%
FY 2024
0
0%
25
0%
26
0%
FY 2023
0
0%
25
0%
26
+44.44%
FY 2022
0
-100.00%
25
+47.06%
18
0%
FY 2021
1
0%
17
0%
18
+5.88%
FY 2020
0
-100.00%
17
+6.25%
17
+6.25%
FY 2019
1
0%
16
+6.67%
16
0%
FY 2018
0
0%
15
0%
16
0%
FY 2017
0
-100.00%
15
0%
16
+6.67%
FY 2016
1
0%
15
+7.14%
15
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, the Council adopted 10 new training standards, increasing the total to 35. Each standard serves as the foundation for one or more certification levels and is reviewed on a three- to five-year cycle to remain aligned with national updates. Ongoing consolidation of professional qualification standards at the national level will streamline Alaska`s training framework beginning in FY2026, ensuring continued consistency and recognition across jurisdictions.

Target Last Modified: 10/20/2025


A2: Core Service - Ensure that existing standards are updated to the latest revisions.
    Target #1: Review and update 20% of existing standards annually
Number of Reviewed/Updated Training Standards
Fiscal Year
Number Updated this Year
% of Total Standards
FY 2025
16
0%
54%
FY 2024
16
0%
36%
FY 2023
0
-100.00%
0
FY 2022
12
+33.33%
50%
FY 2021
9
-35.71%
56%
FY 2020
14
+1,300.00%
88%
FY 2019
1
0%
6%
FY 2018
1
-50.00%
6%
FY 2017
2
-33.33%
13%
FY 2016
3
-50.00%
21%
FY 2015
6
0%
43%
FY 2014
0
-100.00%
0%
FY 2013
3
+50.00%
30%
FY 2012
2
0%
50%
FY 2011
0
-100.00%
0%
FY 2010
5
+400.00%
63%
FY 2009
1
0%
14%
FY 2008
0
0%
Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, the Council reviewed and updated 16 certification standards, meeting its annual target of 20 percent and maintaining full compliance with the five-year review cycle. Alignment with national revisions ensures Alaska`s programs remain current with evolving fire service practices. Participation in the national accreditation process reinforces program integrity and recognition of Alaska`s certifications nationwide.

Target Last Modified: 10/20/2025

Last refreshed: 03/04/2026 05:00 pm