Lead position on the 20-person White Mountain Type 2 initial attack hand crew near Fairbanks. The work covers fire suppression, chainsaw and pump operation, burnouts and backfires, line digging, and fuel reduction jobs such as pile burning and hazard tree removal. Applicants need at least six months of entry-level fire or forestry field experience, a current Red Card and the arduous pack test (3 miles with 45 pounds in 45 minutes). Assignments often run 14 to 21 days and shifts can reach 16 hours. No lodging is provided. Apply through Workplace Alaska by the closing date, attaching your Red Card and completing the full application.
| Pay | $28.91 to $32.67 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 20, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Alaska Division of Forestry recruitment page and Workplace Alaska, checked Nov 9. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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