Alaska Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Field Ops

U.S. Department of the Interior; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazardous duty role

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior in Fairbanks, AK seeks an entry-level Wildland Firefighter (GW-06) to join the Wildland Fire Service. You will operate on a wildland fire module, performing line construction, hose layouts, pump operations, and mop-up tasks as part of fire response teams.

The role supports fuels management projects and prescribed fires, with potential leadership responsibilities in field incidents. Applicants must meet federal requirements and fitness standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or National required.
• Background investigation and suitability for Federal service.
• Direct Deposit required and drug testing pre-employment.
• Pre-employment medical examination and fitness testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level wildland firefighter on the wildland fire module team.
• Perform fireline tasks: line construction, hose layout, pump operation and mop-up.
• Assist in fuels management projects and prescribed fires; may serve as situational leader.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior in Fairbanks, AK seeks an entry-level Wildland Firefighter (GW-06) to join the Wildland Fire Service. You will operate on a wildland fire module, performing line construction, hose layouts, pump operations, and mop-up tasks as part of fire response teams.

The role supports fuels management projects and prescribed fires, with potential leadership responsibilities in field incidents. Applicants must meet federal requirements and fitness standards.