Fire Engine Operator (GW-5) – Oregon, Washington

Pacific Northwest Region engine crews in southern and central Oregon and Washington (Butte Falls, Gold Beach, Hood River, Prineville, Concrete and North Bend among them) are hiring operators for 2027. You drive the engine, work the pump, hose and nozzles, assess weather and fuels, handle equipment repairs, and may act as incident commander or run a chainsaw. A year of specialized experience or a related four-year degree is required, plus FFT1, S-290 and IQCS records. You need to pass the arduous pack test (3 miles in 45 minutes with a 45-pound pack), medical screening, a background check and drug testing, and be willing to work in remote places. Start dates fall between April 18 and June 13, 2027. Appointments run up to 6 months, or up to a year, and may be extended or end early. The posting says government housing varies by location and gives no details. Pay is as listed for the rest-of-U.S. rate. Open to any U.S. citizen; apply on USAJOBS with a resume of two pages or less.