Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

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

Job summary

The Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, is seeking a crewmember firefighter on a helitack crew within the national forest. The duty is wildland fire suppression/management with operation and maintenance of specialized tools and equipment.

You will independently perform recurring fire suppression duties as a senior firefighter on a helitack crew, contributing to critical wildfire response. Applications close 2026-11-12.

Job description

• 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 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.