The Nevada Division of Forestry has a battalion chief opening in Las Vegas that may be filled at a lower level. Under a fire management officer, the battalion chief runs day-to-day fire protection for a geographic area: readiness and staffing, incident command on wildland fires and other emergencies, line construction and burnout operations, fuels and prescribed fire projects, prevention patrols and burn permits, and training for volunteer and cooperating departments. The job also enforces forestry and fire laws and keeps apparatus ready. Minimum qualifications are an associate’s degree in fire science with four years of progressively responsible wildland firefighting, or a high school diploma with five years, or a year as a Nevada state fire captain, plus a valid driver’s license. The salary range is $65,709 to $97,551 a year. Apply on the Nevada state jobs portal by October 21, 2026; it may close early if many applications arrive.
| Pay | $65,709 – $97,551 per year |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 22, 2026 |
This position has been filled. The listing stays online so you can see what Nevada Division of Forestry hires for and when. Open listings like it:
Get New Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Nevada Every Monday
Free. One email every Monday with every new listing, Wildland Firefighter jobs in Nevada included. Unsubscribe any time. We see when our emails are opened and clicked.
You’re signed up! Almost done: check your inbox and tap the confirm link.
Want them sooner than Monday? Early Access emails each new Wildland Firefighter job in Nevada the hour it posts. $5/mo, cancel any time.
Get Early AccessNeed them faster? Get new jobs the hour they post with Early Access