Wildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression) – California
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
Redding, CA
Full-time
Forest Service Jobs
15 open listings · updated Sep 13, 2026
Median posted pay $58,634/yr (15 listings) · 0% include housing · Pay report
Current USDA Forest Service openings: wildland firefighter crews, engine and hotshot positions, and seasonal field work. Each listing links straight to the official USAJOBS announcement, with the pay grade and duty stations.
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Wildland Firefighter Apprentice – Northern Region
USDA Forest Service, Northern RegionMissoula, MTFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression) – Pacific Northwest/Northern Rockies
USDA Forest ServiceBend, ORFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) – Northern Rockies/Pacific NW
USDA Forest ServiceMcCall, IDFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator) – Pacific Northwest & Northern Rockies
USDA Forest ServiceJohn Day, ORFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) – Rockies, South & Eastern US
USDA Forest ServiceGunnison, COFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter) – California
USDA Forest ServiceGroveland, CAFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew Squad Leader)
USDA Forest ServiceRedding, CAFull-time -
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew) – Pacific Northwest & Northern Rockies
USDA Forest ServicePrineville, ORFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)
USDA Forest ServiceMissoula, MTFull-time -
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
USDA Forest ServiceIdyllwild, CAFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator) – California
USDA Forest ServiceKernville, CAFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression) – Southwest, Rockies & Eastern US
USDA Forest ServiceSilver City, NMFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) – Rockies, South & Eastern US
USDA Forest ServiceCanon City, COFull-time -
Wildland Firefighter (Apprentice) – California
USDA Forest ServiceBishop, CAFull-time
Questions About Forest Service Jobs
How many Forest Service jobs are open right now?
15 listings are live on WildWork as of September 13, 2026. 15 state their pay and 0 include housing.
What do Forest Service jobs pay?
The median posted rate is $58,634/yr across 15 current listings that state pay in that unit, with posted rates from $53,534/yr to $69,507/yr. These are advertised rates; tips, overtime and room and board are extra where the listing says so.
Do Forest Service jobs come with housing?
0% of current listings say the employer provides housing, free or at a charge, and 0% include meals. Each listing shows whether housing is included and what it costs when the employer says.
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