Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

Forest Service; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a crewmember to support a fire management unit. The role involves developing, implementing, and administering the unit's Fire Prevention Program, contributing to prevention planning and execution on the ground.

You will work with a federal fire crew, supporting fuel break projects and wildland vegetation management as part of a broader prevention strategy. This is a field-based position with a focus on proactive suppression and prevention activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides input for fire prevention plans and prescribed burn plan.
• Assists with establishment of fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation.

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. This position is responsible for development, implementation and administration of the unit's Fire Prevention Program.

Key Responsibilities

Provides input for fire prevention plans and prescribed burn plan. Assists with establishment of fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation.

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 $27.63 – $27.63/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.

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