Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service; Adin (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

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

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew.

Key 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.37 – $25.37/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.