Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Forest Service; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Colorado is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew for wildland fire suppression and management. This role focuses on operation and maintenance of specialized tools and equipment.

As a senior firefighter on a helitack crew, you will perform recurring fire suppression duties independently and contribute to mission readiness within the fire management organization. Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior firefighter on a helitack crew.
• Proficient operation and maintenance of specialized firefighting tools.
• Ability to work independently on high-risk wildland fire tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.

Skills

Firefighting

Helitack crew

Senior firefighter

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 specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.

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.