Senior Wildland Firefighter — Hand Crew Specialist

Forest Service; Avery (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a senior firefighter to serve on a hand crew, with duties that may include faller work, saw repair, long-line certification, and occasional operation of a crew carrier. This role supports wildland fire suppression and management within a national forest.

The position emphasizes on-site field work on a Fire Management crew, with responsibilities across engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew operations as needed to protect resources and communities.

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

Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a senior firefighter to serve on a hand crew, with duties that may include faller work, saw repair, long-line certification, and occasional operation of a crew carrier. This role supports wildland fire suppression and management within a national forest.

The position emphasizes on-site field work on a Fire Management crew, with responsibilities across engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew operations as needed to protect resources and communities.