A work-lead role over the Shadow Mountain suppression module, based at the state fire facility on Grand County Road 40 outside Granby. The lieutenant serves as an NWCG Single Resource Boss on incidents and provides day-to-day leadership, direction and supervision to module personnel. Assignments may also place the position on a helicopter module, engine or hand crew. Module missions listed include wildfire suppression response, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, resource management projects, and prevention and education, with possible all-hazard work such as search and rescue when trained and equipped. A residency waiver has been granted, so applications are accepted from outside Colorado. The announcement states the position may be eligible for a housing premium stipend if residency requirements are met at hire.
| Pay | $70,584.00 – $84,720.00 Annually |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Granby, Colorado |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Sep 30, 2026 |
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