The second in command of an interagency hotshot crew. Roughly half the job is the business of running a crew: planning, executing a budget, and accounting for the facilities, equipment, vehicles and property the crew depends on. The other half is operational, directing suppression on incidents and mentoring crew members through the wildland fire qualifications. Fire behaviour analysis, supervision and resource allocation under emergency conditions are the core competencies. The announcement states travel of up to seventy-five percent a year in peak season, with overnight backcountry assignments possible. Seven vacancies sit at Sierra Vista Arizona, Susanville California, Estes Park Colorado, Zuni New Mexico, Elko Nevada and Salt Lake City Utah. Permanent and full-time at GW-8, and squarely a job for an experienced hotshot.
| Pay | $67,617 – $87,899 per year |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Sierra Vista, Arizona |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 9, 2026 |
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