Wildland Firefighter

Office of the Secretary of the Interior Fairbanks, Alaska $ 48,424 – $ 74,970

Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026 · 7 days left

Fairbanks, Alaska $ 48,424 – $ 74,970 Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026

What the job is\nThis job is in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will help fight and control wildfires.\n\nWhat you will do\nYou will work with a crew to build fire lines, lay hoses, use pumps, and clean up after fires. You will watch weather, terrain, and fuel. You may help plan fires and lead teams.\n\nWhat you need\nYou must be a U.S. citizen. You must pass a background check, a drug test, a medical exam, and a work capacity test. You need a valid driver’s license. You must be ready for on‑call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel. You must be at least 18 years old.\n\nWhat you will get\nYou will get a salary between $48,424 and $74,970. The job is full time and on site. You will have a 1‑year probation period. You will receive training and a government charge card for travel.