Top 8 Wildland firefighter Jobs in Alaska

Entry Level Crewmember
Chugachmiut —Kenai, AK
- $18.75 - $21.88 an hour
- Seasonal
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Fairbanks, AK
- $52,957 - $81,343 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Firefighter (Type 2)
Rural Metro Fire —Fairbanks, AK
- Mid-level
- Outdoor work
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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Technician) - Direct Hire Authority
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Fairbanks, AK
- $82,352 - $107,063 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Loan repayment program
- On-the-job training
Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) - Direct Hire Authority
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Fairbanks, AK
- $25.37 - $28.69 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Paid holidays
Wildland Firefighter (Senior Advisor)
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Anchorage, AK
- $112,824 - $146,671 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
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Assistant Superintendent Wildland Firefighter
Chugachmiut —Kenai, AK
- $33.50 an hour
- Seasonal
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Homer Alaska —Homer, AK
- $40.88 - $46.98 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- 8 years
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Entry Level Crewmember

Chugachmiut -
Kenai, AK

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Job Details

Seasonal
$18.75 - $21.88 an hour

Qualifications

Incident command
National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700)

Full Job Description

You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past seven (7) years of education and employment history. The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-15 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

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Entry Level Crewmember

Job Type:

Seasonal

Location:

Kenai

Salary:

$18.75-$21.88/hr

Opening Date:

1/7/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Summary:

The incumbent serves as a first-year entry-level firefighter on the project squad with an opportunity to obtain red card through online or in person training. Once red card is obtained, may be asked to serve as a crewmember on the fire crew.

Major Responsibilities:

Completes required training for an Entry Level Firefighter.
Performs daily physical conditioning program.
Involved with wildfire suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire, and project work duties.
Maintain specialized tools/equipment that include hand tools, chainsaws, engines, pumps, ETC.
Maintains safe working procedures & environment.
Responsible for returning all gear assigned for the fire season for both Chugachmiut and DOF.
Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
Demonstrates sound work ethic, flexibility, and shows dedication to the position.
Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements:

Meet Incident Command System (ICS) minimum red card qualifications of FFT 2.
Complete arduous duty work capacity test. (Carrying a 45-pound pack for 3 miles in 45 minutes)
Certification of ICS-100 Introduction to ICS (Incident Command System), IS-700, NIMS an Introduction (National Incident Management System), L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.
To be eligible, the incumbent must undergo a character investigation, including criminal and civil background information and reference checks.

Hours of Work:

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment.

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