Entry-level permanent Forest Service firefighter jobs spread across roughly 170 duty stations, most of them in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona plus units in Wyoming, the Great Lakes, the Ozarks and the East. Crews are assigned to an engine, hand crew, hotshot or helitack module, building line with hand tools and saws, running pumps and drip torches, and mopping up; off-fire time can go to fuels, recreation or timber projects. GW-3 needs six months of any general work experience (ranch, nursery or volunteer work counts), you must be 18 or older, and passing the arduous work capacity test is a condition of hire. Tours guarantee at least 13 pay periods of full-time work, and the posting says government housing may be available at some stations. Apply through USAJOBS by September 22, 2026, picking the duty stations you want.
| Pay | $44,112–$62,955/yr (GW 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Silver City, New Mexico |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Sep 23, 2026 |
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