Permanent crew leader for the Arcadia 20 hand crew in the Northeast Region, supervising five permanent firefighters and up to 18 transitional crew members. The job covers initial and extended attack, mop-up, prescribed fire, fuels reduction and thinning, training, and help with seasonal hiring, with multi-week fire assignments in and out of state. Applicants need NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5, experience leading firefighters, a clean driving record, and must pass the arduous pack test. About 80 percent of the time is spent outdoors in rough terrain. Apply at careers.wa.gov by November 15.
| Pay | $4,633 to $6,229 per month |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Spokane, Washington |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 15, 2026 |
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