Smokejumper Firefighter: Parachute Jumps & Wildland Ops

Forest Service (DOA); Redding (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Redding, CA seeks an experienced smokejumper to perform parachute jumps and a range of wildland fire suppression duties. The role requires executing landings on various terrains and using tools like Pulaski, shovel, chain saw, and McLeod.

The position is full-time, temporary, with occasional overnight travel and strict pre-employment drug testing. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and meeting arduous wildland firefighter standards.

Qualifications

• Requires demonstrated experience in parachute jumping and wildland firefighting.
• Experience leading or serving as crew boss or incident commander is a plus.
• Background in fire management operations and ability to work in harsh terrain.

Responsibilities

• Perform parachute jumps and wildland fire suppression duties.
• Coordinate jump spots with spotters and assess fire behavior.
• Serve as incident commander or crew boss as assigned and complete related reports.

Skills

Parachute jumping

Fire suppression

Wildland firefighting

Incident command

Tools

Pulaski

Shovel

Chainsaw

McLeod

Job description

Forest Service in Redding, CA seeks an experienced smokejumper to perform parachute jumps and a range of wildland fire suppression duties. The role requires executing landings on various terrains and using tools like Pulaski, shovel, chain saw, and McLeod.

The position is full-time, temporary, with occasional overnight travel and strict pre-employment drug testing. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and meeting arduous wildland firefighter standards.