{"id":2497,"date":"2019-10-26T22:48:26","date_gmt":"2019-10-26T22:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2024-03-07T23:56:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T05:56:40","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the states with the most challenging environments for firefighting is Alaska. This leaves many wondering how to become a firefighter in Alaska.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This state has a lot of potential threats to life with\ncommon issues like house fires and road accidents and major forest fires and\nincidents with oil refineries. Towns like Anchorage and Juneau also require a\nlot of coverage to protect citizens. So how can you become a firefighter in\nAlaska?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661230227b31f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661230227b31f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Alaska\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in Alaska\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in Alaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/#Firefighting_in_Alaska\" title=\"Firefighting in\nAlaska\">Firefighting in\nAlaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/#Fire_Academies_in_Alaska\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nAlaska\">Fire Academies in\nAlaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Alaska\" title=\"Major Fire Departments\nin Alaska\">Major Fire Departments\nin Alaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-alaska\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Alaska\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Alaska\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Alaska<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Alaska\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in Alaska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be at\nleast 18 years of age<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have a\nvalid driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be healthy\nand in good physical condition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete\nbasic fire &amp; EMS training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These requirements are the bare minimum for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"volunteer firefighters (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer firefighters<\/a> in Alaska. They help new recruits get a foot onto the ladder. But there are other requirements in across Alaska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some differences in age requirement across the\nstate, such as in Juneau where you need to be 21. There are also different\nexpectations for the educational qualifications required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I will discuss some of the requirements and\nconsiderations for these areas and other key points of interest. I will look at\nthe main departments and training facilities for these areas, but before that,\nI want to discuss some of the unique factors that make Alaskan firefighting so\ninteresting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Alaska\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nAlaska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildland firefighting is one of the areas where Alaska does things a little differently. The state is remote and wild and doesn\u2019t have the same demand for metropolitan career firefighters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One option for Alaskan natives looking to play their part in\nthe fire service is to work via this agency. They provide emergency cover for\nperiods of high fire risk. This isn\u2019t going to be for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no guarantee of steady work and team members are on\ncall most of the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it can be rewarded when there is a major emergency\nin the area. Forest fires are more common with current climate events. Alaskan firefighters\nneed to be prepared with as many hands manning the equipment as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become an emergency firefighter in this capacity you need to meet a few basic requirements. You must be over 18 years of age, as is the case with most volunteers, and able to pass the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fitness test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-fitness-test\/\" target=\"_blank\">fitness test<\/a>. Applicants should also be prepared to be available for field assignment for long periods. &nbsp;Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/forestry.alaska.gov\/employ.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Firefighters near oil\nrefineries in Alaska.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other threats that firefighter applicants need to\nconsider when thinking of how to become a firefighter in Alaska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remote tundra is Alaska is home to few people but a lot\nof industry in some areas. Oil fields and refineries are in place and at risk\nof fire and dangerous contaminations of the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters near these facilities need to be trained in\nhandling these sorts of blazes and able to evacuate civilians. This is\nprecisely what you need to do at the North Slope Borough Fire Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They only serve 8 villages and a small number of residents,\nbut they also have temporary residents in the form of workers in these\nrefineries. They also work with the Medevac Division to provide patient\ntransfers in an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Alaska\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nAlaska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t a lot of choices for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> and colleges offering fire courses in Alaska. But, there are options available at the following institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone interested in training in a local capacity away from these\nareas should contact their local department for more guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anchorage: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Alaska Anchorage (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uaa.alaska.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University of Alaska Anchorage<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrow: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ilisagvik College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ilisagvik.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ilisagvik College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fairbanks: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University Of Alaska \u2013 Fairbanks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uaf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University Of Alaska \u2013 Fairbanks<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Alaska offers a Fire Science Associate\ndegree in the city of Anchorage to give students a comprehensive education on\nfire prevention and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can learn about different prevention methods,\nstrategies for fire suppression, the principles of fire, wildland fire control\nand earn this emergency services training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the work here can prepare applicants for their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications<\/a>. Learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uaa.alaska.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is the Fire Science program at Ilisagvik University.\nThis is a course run by I\u1ecaisa\u0121vik College in collaboration with the North Slope\nBorough Fire Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can learn the basics of their new career while also learn about the work of EMS. Those that successfully complete the course can go on to take part in Alaska state EMT and Firefighter 2 examinations. Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ilisagvik.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student and\nscholarship firefighter programs to help students further. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an initiative brought together by the Fire\ndepartments of Chena-Goldstream, Steese and the University of Alaska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is that participants can gain their college\neducation while also enjoying job experience in the profession. This gives\nthose with strong aspirations the chance to gain a more well-rounded education.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They must complete 12 credit hours per semester with a 2.00\ngrade point average while also working rotational 24-hour shifts at a station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must also prove their character with a clean\ncriminal and driving record and conduct themselves professionally at all times.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion, they can then continue onto a degree course\nto become a career firefighter. This is a lot to handle and only the most\ndedicated and strong candidates will manage the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has to be this tough to separate out the very best candidates for long careers in the fire service. Requirements to apply for this Scholarship program include, certification of a Firefighter 1, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CPAT (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">CPAT<\/a> and high school education. A background check, an essay and two letters of recommendation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Alaska Fire department program is the only\none in the country where students can earn and learn at the same time at such a\nhigh standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can earn up to $27,000 per year, with the qualification to attend emergencies, while still earning a college degree. 90% of alumni that graduate here find success in the fire service. You can learn more about this option <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uaf.edu\/fire\/how-to-become-a-student-f\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Alaska\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments\nin Alaska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is such diversity in the landscape and scale of the\nsettlements in Alaska that I wanted to highlight two very different departments\nhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One gives a sense of what it can be like to work as an\nAlaskan firefighter in a major city. The other is a smaller department far to\nthe North that still deserves the same amount of care and skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Juneau,\nAK Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public\nSafety Testing written exam over 70%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EMT or\nParamedic, (Firefighter by time of appointment to the position)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At least\n21 years of age<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to start here is by looking at the capital of\nJuneau. As I mentioned before, the age restrictions are tougher here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot to consider with the different types of\nresidents and tourists on land and at sea. This city offers a service that is a\ncombination department with different roles. There are 36 career staff working\nalongside 40 volunteers and an additional 9 administrative staff members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juneau is small as a city but large for the state of Alaska.\nThere is a population of over 31,000 that live there all year round. But, it is\nimportant to remember that this can increase by as much as 18,000 people when\nthe large cruise ships come in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The capital has an area of 3,255 square miles and is the third-largest\nmunicipality in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All trainees that work here need to develop a wide skill set\nbecause of the urban population, the outlying landscape and the work around the\nport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means high angle rope, hazmat and water rescue training. Learn more about working in Juneau by following this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/beta.juneau.org\/fire\/applying-with-ccfr\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a North\nPole Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>19 years\nof age<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valid\nAlaska Driver\u2019s License <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State of\nAlaska EMT<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State of\nAlaska Firefighter 1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellent\nPhysical Condition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most northerly districts in Alaska need fire\nservice coverage. North Pole might not have the most intense schedule of operations\nand incidents but there are still major risk factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The department covers an area of 4.2 square miles and just\nover 2000 people. It is a Subarctic area which means a lot of icy roads\nalongside businesses and homes that need protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum qualifications here are also quite strict in\nterms of age and the training of the applicant. They expect all new recruits to\ncome in with a lot of certifications already under their belts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There preferred qualifications include the State of Alaska\nFirefighter 2 certificate, EMT or Paramedic certification and 2 years full-time\nexperience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about this department at the following <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northpolealaska.com\/fire\/page\/firefighteremt-hiring-list-announcement\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Alaska\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Alaska<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alaska\u2019s\nnon-metropolitan area offered a mean annual wage of $53,980 and hourly of\n$25.95. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were 2.45 jobs per 1000 people, mean annual wage\nacross the whole country of $51,110. This means that the non-metropolitan area\nwas the 5th highest paying in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mean wage generally is also high compared to many states\nacross America. This may come down to the experience needed to fulfill all of\nthe paid roles and any compensation for difficult conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaska is an interesting place if you\u2019re interested in how\nto become a firefighter in Alaska. There are experiences here seen nowhere else\nbecause of the challenges of the landscape and the remoteness of the different\ncommunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Volunteer firefighters (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer firefighters<\/a> can make a start in their career aged 18, train and get valuable experience and then progress to career positions in top departments as they get older. Anyone with the skill and determination to achieve their goals can do well as a firefighter in Alaska. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the states with the most challenging environments for firefighting is Alaska. 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