Senior Wildland Firefighter - Hand Crew Lead

Forest Service

Adin (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Forest Service in California seeks a senior firefighter on a hand crew to perform wildland fire suppression and management as part of the fire management organization.

You may also perform duties as a qualified faller, saw repair technician, or certified in long-line operations, and occasionally drive a crew carrier during operations.

Salary is posted at $25.37 per hour; applications close on 2026-11-12; open under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior firefighter on a hand crew.
May perform the duties of a qualified faller, saw repair technician, or certified in the use of long line.
May on occasion serve as driver of crew carrier.

Job description

The Forest Service in California seeks a senior firefighter on a hand crew to perform wildland fire suppression and management as part of the fire management organization.

You may also perform duties as a qualified faller, saw repair technician, or certified in long-line operations, and occasionally drive a crew carrier during operations.

Salary is posted at $25.37 per hour; applications close on 2026-11-12; open under the Public hiring path.

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