Smokejumper Wildland Firefighter - Remote Terrain Ops

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Wildland Fire Service is hiring a Smokejumper (GW-0456-5) to operate in challenging backcountry environments in Alaska and Idaho. The role requires mandatory NWCG qualifications, including FFT1, and a demonstrated ability to work in remote, strenuous conditions with parachute insertions into rugged terrain.

Candidates should understand the physical demands and safety considerations outlined, including extreme heat, cold, and long deployments.

Qualifications

• Must meet NWCG incident management qualifications (currency not required): Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1).

Responsibilities

Skills

FFT1

Job description

US Wildland Fire Service is hiring a Smokejumper (GW-0456-5) to operate in challenging backcountry environments in Alaska and Idaho. The role requires mandatory NWCG qualifications, including FFT1, and a demonstrated ability to work in remote, strenuous conditions with parachute insertions into rugged terrain.

Candidates should understand the physical demands and safety considerations outlined, including extreme heat, cold, and long deployments.