The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is filling seasonal hotshot crew jobs at Sierra Vista, Arizona; Zuni, New Mexico; and Flowood, Mississippi, though not every site hires every grade. Entry-level GW-3 firefighters learn on the job building and patrolling line and mopping up, while GW-4 and GW-5 take on pumps, radios, tree felling and burn operations. GW-3 needs six months of any work or high school fire training, or a year of related schooling; higher grades need GW-3 or GW-4 level experience or a fire degree. Expect the arduous work capacity test, a medical exam, drug testing, heavy travel and long stretches in backcountry camps. Appointments are capped at 1,039 hours a service year, and dates vary by site with funding and weather. Pay is $21.14 to $25.86 an hour and no housing is mentioned, with relocation not reimbursed. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/04/2026; Indian Preference applies at Zuni only.
| Pay | $21.14 to $25.86 per hour, GW-3 to GW-5 |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Sierra Vista, Arizona |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on USAJOBS announcement 889745500, 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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