Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

Forest Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) to join an engine crew on the fire management team. The position focuses on wildland firefighting and engine operations in suppression and prescribed fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; the role requires operating a fire engine and serving as senior crew member on the engine during wildland fire incidents. Open to applicants under the Public path; competitive federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Senior wildland firefighter with engine crew experience.
• Ability to operate a fire engine and participate in suppression.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.
• Independently operate engine to suppress wildland and prescribed fires.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Engine operation

Job description

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

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 position is located on a wildland fire Engine crew. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Independently performs engine operation duties in the suppression of wildland fires and prescribed fire.

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.