Fire Department · Career
Fairbanks Fire Department
Fairbanks, AK · Fairbanks North Star County
“"Every second counts"”
Fairbanks Fire Department seeks EMTs with CPAT certification for hourly pay of $21–$36. Apply by July 17, 2026.
Fairbanks Fire Department seeks Paramedic/Firefighter with EMT-P certification for $24-$40 hourly. Apply by July 11, 2026.
The Fairbanks Fire Department protects the city of Fairbanks, Alaska, operating out of two stations: Station 1 at 1101 Cushman Street and Station 3 at 1033 Aurora Drive. The department also runs a Regional Fire Training Center on 30th Avenue.
The Operations Division is staffed by 43 firefighters organized into three platoons working a 48/96 schedule. All suppression personnel are cross-staffed, meaning every member carries at least EMT 1 and Firefighter 1 certification and responds to both fire and medical calls.
Crews handle a broad mission set for the Interior Alaska region, including structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents and extrication, water and ice rescue, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. The department also provides ambulance transport and community paramedic services.
Fairbanks Fire has moved away from its former two-year application list; openings are now posted on the City of Fairbanks careers portal as positions become available. Suppression candidates are expected to hold, at minimum, EMT 1 and Firefighter 1 certification, since all firefighters are cross-staffed for fire and EMS response.
Applications are submitted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal, with additional guidance available on the City's Applying for Employment page under Human Resources.
Requirements
- EMT 1 certification (minimum)
- Firefighter 1 certification (minimum)
What certifications do I need to become a Fairbanks firefighter?
All suppression personnel are cross-staffed, so candidates need at minimum EMT 1 and Firefighter 1 certification and must respond to both fire and medical calls.
How do I apply for a job with the Fairbanks Fire Department?
Applications are submitted through the City of Fairbanks careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/fairbanks. Positions are posted there as they become available.
Does the department keep a standing application list?
No. The department has moved away from its former two-year application list model. Openings are now posted individually as positions open up, so check the careers portal for current listings.
What schedule do Fairbanks firefighters work?
The Operations Division works a 48/96 schedule (48 hours on duty, 96 hours off) across three platoons.
What kinds of calls does the department respond to?
Crews respond to structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents and extrication, water and ice rescue, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue, plus EMS and ambulance transport.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.