Senior Helitack Firefighter - Wildland Fire Suppression

Forest Service; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, is hiring for a senior firefighter on a helitack crew in Payson, AZ. The role focuses on wildland fire suppression, management, and control, with responsibility for operating and maintaining specialized tools or equipment.

The position requires performing recurring fire suppression duties as part of a crew, contributing to fire management objectives in national forest settings. Applications close on 2026-11-12 under the Public path.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.

Job description

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, is hiring for a senior firefighter on a helitack crew in Payson, AZ. The role focuses on wildland fire suppression, management, and control, with responsibility for operating and maintaining specialized tools or equipment.

The position requires performing recurring fire suppression duties as part of a crew, contributing to fire management objectives in national forest settings. Applications close on 2026-11-12 under the Public path.