California’s national forests are taking applications for 2027 firefighters, with more than 100 listed stations including Redding, Mammoth Lakes, Mount Shasta, Susanville and Truckee, plus Glenbrook, Nevada. Crews run engines, hotshot, helitack and hand crew operations, so the work covers fireline, pumps and hoses, hand tools, patrols and tool upkeep. To qualify you need six months of experience that shows you can do the work, or related education or fire training in its place. You must also pass the 3-mile pack test with 45 pounds in 45 minutes, medical screening and drug testing, and be willing to work in remote places. Start dates are between April 18 and June 13, 2027, on a temporary appointment of up to 6 months or a year. The posted rate is $21.14 an hour and it varies by location; government housing depends on the station and relocation is not paid. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/12/2026.
| Pay | $21.14 per hour (Rest of U.S. rate; varies by location) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Apr 18, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Redding, California |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 12, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on USAJOBS announcement 890774900, checked Oct 31. 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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