The U.S. Wildland Fire Service has a few seasonal GW-6 openings on a wildland fire module in Fairbanks, Alaska. Module members build line, lay hose, run pumps, mop up, gather weather, terrain, fuel and fire behavior data, take part in fuels and prescribed fire projects and maintain specialized gear. You need a year of GW/GS-5 level experience plus FFT1 and S-290, with an IQCS Master Record attached; education cannot be used to qualify. The arduous work capacity test, a medical exam and drug testing are required. The appointment is capped at 1,039 hours a service year, with dates set by funding and weather. Pay is $31.24 an hour plus a 1.49% cost-of-living allowance; no housing is mentioned and relocation is not paid. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/10/2026 with a resume of two pages or less.
| Pay | $31.24 per hour, GW-6, plus Alaska cost-of-living allowance |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 10, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on USAJOBS announcement 890615800, checked Oct 31. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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