Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Forest Service; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service position located in a National Forest, serving on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The role is a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter, including loading helicopter personnel and cargo with attention to weight, securing, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.
• Loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weight, etc.

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. Loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weight, etc.

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.