Alaska Wildland Fire & Resource Tech II

Natural Resources; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources in Fairbanks, Alaska, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 positions with the White Mountain Fire Crew. Duties include wildland fire suppression, chainsaw operations, water pump work, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and coordinating fuel-reduction tasks.

Crewmembers must be ready for 14–21 day deployments and remote work in varied terrain. Minimum qualifications include six months of field experience and Red Card; substitutions via accredited

Qualifications

• Six months of trainee or entry level wildland fire fighting or forestry field experience.
• Red Card qualification under the National Incident Qualification System.
• Substitution via college coursework in forestry, fire science, or related field may substitute for field experience.
• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Able to pass Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3-mile hike with 45-lb pack in 45 minutes).

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland fire suppression tasks on a hand crew.
• Operate chainsaws, water pumps, and burnout operations.
• Support fire mitigation, fuel reduction, and hazardous tree removal.
• Live and work in remote locations during the fire season.
• Maintain readiness for assignments lasting 14 to 21 days and travel as required.

Skills

Fire Management

Risk Management

Decision Making

Leadership

Physical Strength

Education

Six months field experience

Job description

Natural Resources in Fairbanks, Alaska, is recruiting for multiple Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2 positions with the White Mountain Fire Crew. Duties include wildland fire suppression, chainsaw operations, water pump work, burnout and backfiring, line digging, and coordinating fuel-reduction tasks.

Crewmembers must be ready for 14–21 day deployments and remote work in varied terrain. Minimum qualifications include six months of field experience and Red Card; substitutions via accredited