The assistant captain on a wildland fire engine, a career-ladder position that functions as squad leader over a small engine crew. Duties are directing suppression work on the line, overseeing fireline construction and burnout, keeping the engine and its equipment serviceable, and applying fire behaviour and terrain knowledge to tactics. The announcement specifies responsibility for pump tests and daily engine preventive maintenance checks. This is one of the largest of the Interior fire announcements: more than eighty vacancies across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah, with Parker Arizona listed first. The appointment is permanent and full-time at GW-5 through GW-7. Applicants should expect to rank location preferences within the announcement.
| Pay | $52,957 – $81,343 per year |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Parker, Arizona |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Apply By | Oct 15, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on USAJOBS announcement 886283900, checked Sep 29. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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