Wildland Fire & Resource Tech I – Alaska Crew

Natural Resources; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 crewmembers for Fairbanks, Alaska. You will serve on a 20-person hand crew performing suppression, chainsaw and pump operations, burnout/backfire work, and line digging, with extensive field rotations across Alaska.

Expect long shifts, travel, and remote-location assignments; readiness and training are emphasized to advance firefighting skills and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Pass Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level with a 3-mile hike carrying 45 pounds in 45 minutes.
• Must possess an Alaska driver’s license; conditional offers may be made pending licensure.
• Willingness to travel within Alaska and to other states; standby/recall status during fire season.
• Ability to live and work in remote locations with long shifts (up to 14–21 days).

Responsibilities

• Wildland fire suppression on a 20-person hand crew (Type 2 Initial Attack).
• Chainsaw operations, water pump operation, burnout and backfiring.
• Line digging and safe operation around fire mitigation equipment.
• Maintain readiness and availability during the fire season.
• Travel within Alaska and to other states when assigned.

Skills

Fire Management

Decision Making

Risk Management

Leadership

Physical Strength & Agility

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 1 crewmembers for Fairbanks, Alaska. You will serve on a 20-person hand crew performing suppression, chainsaw and pump operations, burnout/backfire work, and line digging, with extensive field rotations across Alaska.

Expect long shifts, travel, and remote-location assignments; readiness and training are emphasized to advance firefighting skills and responsibilities