Established in May 2005 as a Type II Hand Crew, the Yukon Fire Crew received Initial-Attack status in 2006. Chugachmiut has been a nationally recognized player in wildland firefighting since 1998. Crew members are ready to fight fires throughout Alaska and the western United States and perform fuels reduction project work to reduce the likelihood of wildfires in certain areas.
Join the Fire Crew and be part of something extraordinary! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to fill various positions on the Yukon Fire Crew and Denali Suppression Module. Explore the opportunities below and learn how to apply.
| Yukon Fire Crew Superintendent FFT2 Crewmember Entry Level Crewmember | Denali Suppression Module Assistant Module Leader FFT2 Crewmember Entry Level Crewmember |
For recruitment inquiries, please call us at (907) 562-4155 or toll-free at 800-478-4155, or email employment@chugachmiut.org. Quyanaa and AwA’ahdah for your interest!
Our vision is to revitalize the traditional Chugach Native culture and language. The goal is to make Sugpiaq/ Eyak history and heritage a part of the regular school curriculum with support and direction from our Elders’ traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).
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