Wildland Firefighter: Frontline Fire Suppression Pro

Forest Service; Bridgeport (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a crewmember firefighter to join a fire crew within the fire management organization. The role focuses on wildland fire suppression and management on a national forest, with assignments on engines, hotshots, helitack or hand crews.

The position emphasizes training in fuels management and fire suppression techniques, including fireline construction and use of pumps, hoses, foam and retardant. Applications close 2026-11-12.

Qualifications

• Fire-certified programs or training required or encouraged.
• Role involves learning fuels management and suppression techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments to develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices such as fireline construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays, foam and retardant.

Skills

Fire suppression

Pumps and engines

Hose lays

Wildland firefighter

Job description

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a crewmember firefighter to join a fire crew within the fire management organization. The role focuses on wildland fire suppression and management on a national forest, with assignments on engines, hotshots, helitack or hand crews.

The position emphasizes training in fuels management and fire suppression techniques, including fireline construction and use of pumps, hoses, foam and retardant. Applications close 2026-11-12.