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Entry Level Crewmember

Chugachmiut
Full-time
On-site
Kenai, Alaska, United States
$18.75 - $21.88 USD hourly
Wildland Firefighter
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.