Wildland Fire and Resource Technician Flex; PCN -9514 & 10-9682

Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is recruiting for two Wildland Fire & Resource Technician 2/3 positions in Fairbanks, AK.

• Ensure “10 Standard Firefighting Orders” and “18 Situations that Shout Watch Out” are implemented during suppression operations. Ensure safety issues are reported to the supervisor.
• Engage in fire suppression and fuels treatment activities as a member of an engine, helitack, or hand crew.
• Perform as an incident commander on initial and extended attack fires, provide accurate size‑ups, and develop appropriate suppression strategies and tactics.
• Safely operate basic firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, hand tools, pumps, GPS, and radios.
• Assist or lead wildland fire training classes for state, cooperator, and emergency fire personnel.
• Be available for Alaska and Lower‑48 fire assignments in remote and austere conditions for up to 14‑21 days.
• Attend classroom and fireline training to advance fire management and professional development skills.

The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s mission is to protect Alaskans’ lives and property from wildfires and to manage Alaska’s forest resources for maximum sustainable yield. Fairbanks Area Forestry’s fire suppression responsibilities encompass approximately 9 million acres in the central interior of Alaska, including the Fairbanks North Star and Denali Boroughs. In many locations, FAF is the primary, and sometimes the only, fire department in response to wildfires.

Fairbanks Area’s core structure is comprised of highly motivated firefighters who excel under adverse conditions, possess a strong, can‑do work ethic, emphasize personal and professional integrity through continuous improvement, and are committed to building a team‑focused wildland firefighter community.

Wildland Fire and Resource Technicians are on the front lines, ensuring Alaska meets its objectives of providing safe, competent, and community‑focused wildfire protection and sustainable forest management for Alaska’s diverse user groups.

Selected candidates will be part of a high‑performing and community‑oriented organization that provides tip‑of‑the‑spear firefighting response to wildfires threatening Alaska’s residents, communities, and infrastructure. Individuals who are safety‑minded, team‑oriented, and thrive in a learning environment will have ample opportunities for upward mobility and training.

This position is especially attractive to those who enjoy working outdoors, traveling across Alaska and the Lower‑48, are interested in a dynamic and challenge‑filled first responder career path, and are committed to public service.

The work schedule is seasonal and can be flexible. However, commitment to the position and working long hours on short notice, even in remote field conditions, for extended periods, is expected and required.

Fairbanks Area Forestry resides along the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. FAF’s fire suppression organization is comprised of Type‑6 & 7 engines, Helitack, Prevention, the White Mountain Type‑2IA hand crew, EFF Type‑2 hand crews, and dozer operations. Personnel staff engines, helicopters, and hand crews daily and are ready to respond to wildfires not only within FAF’s protection area, but across Alaska.

When not on fires, fire staff are regularly engaged in training and fuels mitigation projects that enhance strategic and tactical fire suppression options and strengthen community wildland fire protection.

A high level of physical fitness is required, and all initial attack personnel are expected to participate in daily physical training and complete the annual fitness testing.

Fairbanks is the hub of Interior Alaska, and there are multiple local outdoor recreational activities, including camping, boating, hiking, fishing, berry picking, and photography. Fairbanks International Airport is located minutes away from FAF and is the primary departure point for exploring the far reaches of Alaska.

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