Fire Department · Career
Fairbanks International Airport Fire And Police Department
Fairbanks, AK · Fairbanks North Star County
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The Fairbanks International Airport Police & Fire Department is a state-run public safety agency serving the Fairbanks International Airport community. Its distinguishing feature is a fully cross-trained workforce: Airport Police and Fire Officers (APFOs) are certified as both law enforcement officers and firefighters, carrying State Firefighter I and II and Aircraft Rescue Firefighter certifications.
The department provides full-time FAA ARFF Index C (ICAO RFFS Category 7) fire protection, with the capacity to scale up to Index E / Category 10 on advance notice. Beyond aircraft and structural firefighting, officers handle emergency medical response, water rescue, hazardous materials response, aircraft fueling safety inspections, and public fire education.
Operations are organized around law enforcement, firefighting and EMS, and a communications center. Officers also provide automatic mutual aid to aircraft accidents both on and off the airport.
MissionProviding professional public safety services to the Fairbanks International Airport community.
The department hires Airport Police and Fire Officer I candidates (as well as Emergency Services Dispatchers) through Workplace Alaska, the State of Alaska's job portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska. Officer applicants must be at least 21, hold a valid Alaska driver's license, and be able to meet Alaska Police Standards Council requirements; the department pays for the required State Firefighter I certification and other training.
Because officers are dual-certified in both police and fire roles and work shift-work throughout their careers, the hiring path emphasizes candidates willing to train across both disciplines. Recruitment questions can be directed to Workplace Alaska at (800) 587-0430 in-state or (907) 465-4095 out-of-state.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Alaska driver's license
- Meet all Alaska Police Standards Council requirements
- Obtain State Firefighter I certification (paid by the department)
- Willingness to work shift-work throughout career
Hiring process
- Apply through Workplace Alaska (governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska)
- Meet Alaska Police Standards Council requirements
- Complete department-paid training and certifications, including State Firefighter I
Benefits
The department covers the cost of required training and certifications, including State Firefighter I certification. Positions are State of Alaska jobs administered through Workplace Alaska.
Officers must meet Alaska Police Standards Council requirements and obtain State Firefighter I certification; the department pays for these certifications and training.
How do I apply to become an Airport Police and Fire Officer?
Applications are submitted through Workplace Alaska, the State of Alaska's job portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska. You can call (800) 587-0430 in-state or (907) 465-4095 out-of-state with recruitment questions.
What are the minimum requirements to become an officer?
You must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Alaska driver's license, and be able to meet all Alaska Police Standards Council requirements.
Do I need to be certified as both a police officer and a firefighter?
Yes. Airport Police and Fire Officers are dual-certified. Officers obtain State Firefighter I certification, and the department pays for the required training and certifications.
How much does an Airport Police and Fire Officer I earn?
The Officer I position pays $87,380.80 per year ($42.01/hour), effective July 1, 2025.
What type of firefighting does the department do?
The department provides full-time FAA ARFF Index C (ICAO RFFS Category 7) aircraft rescue and firefighting, and can scale up to Index E / Category 10 on advance notice. Officers also handle structural fire, EMS, water rescue, and hazardous materials response.
What kind of schedule do officers work?
Officers work shift-work throughout their careers.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.
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