VIDEOS: The BLM Alaska Fire Service is looking for hard working, physically fit, intelligent and experienced wildland firefighters interested in becoming Alaska Smokejumpers. If youโre an experienced wildland firefighter looking for a new challenge, fill out the online interest form and keep an eye out for the announcement, open Sept. 29-Oct. 27, 2025. The mission of the Alaska Smokejumpers is to provide users with highly qualified, safe, and aggressive wildland firefighters whom quickly and effectively respond to initial attack, extended attack, and point protection missions in Alaska and the Lower 48 states.
Utilizing high performance fixed-wing aircraft and specialized parachutes, the Alaska Smokejumpers provide a rapid and long-range response capability for a wide variety of wildland fire missions. The majority of selected Rookie applicants will be hired as GW-05/06/07Career Seasonals. All Rookies will start as GW-05โs and can transition into a GW-06 and GW-07 when time in grade and qualifications allow. We highly advise any individual interested in jumping to apply to all three announcements.
