Wildland Firefighter: Hands-On Fireline Pro

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

Job summary

Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to join a hand crew and perform suppression and fuels management under challenging conditions. The role requires firefighting certification (FFT1/S-290), experience with wildland operations, and readiness to work in remote locations with basic safety protocols.

This temporary, full-time position offers a GW-5 pay scale, localities across Idaho and negotiable placements, and a strict WCT requirement with pre-employment drug testing in a

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-4 or higher; OR a 4-year degree in Fire Science or related field; OR a combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain NFPC NWCG Core Requirements FFT1 and S-290 as selective factors.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or related fire suppression crew.
• May operate specialized fire suppression equipment and perform wildland and prescribed fire operations.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to join a hand crew and perform suppression and fuels management under challenging conditions. The role requires firefighting certification (FFT1/S-290), experience with wildland operations, and readiness to work in remote locations with basic safety protocols.

This temporary, full-time position offers a GW-5 pay scale, localities across Idaho and negotiable placements, and a strict WCT requirement with pre-employment drug testing in a