Elite Wildland Firefighter: Fireline Leadership & Rescue

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Direct-Hire Wildland Firefighter at GW-04 to GW-06 level in Alaska. This position carries strict eligibility criteria, including MEA age limits and IFPM requirements for GW-06, with credit for firefighting, rescue, and prevention activities.

Applicants must provide evidence of FFT1 and S-290 training, and transcripts may be requested. The role involves field operations and strict safety standards across fire modules.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience and six months specialized experience equivalent to GW-03.
• Two years of study above high school in Fire Training or Fire Science.
• Full 4-year degree in Fire Science or related fields; transcripts must be attached.
• For GW-06, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-05.
• Experience as a senior wildland firefighter on a module or crew qualifies.
• Volunteer work can count toward experience; transcripts required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Direct-Hire Wildland Firefighter at GW-04 to GW-06 level in Alaska. This position carries strict eligibility criteria, including MEA age limits and IFPM requirements for GW-06, with credit for firefighting, rescue, and prevention activities.

Applicants must provide evidence of FFT1 and S-290 training, and transcripts may be requested. The role involves field operations and strict safety standards across fire modules.