This single Interior announcement covers about 60 seasonal fire stations in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and other states. Crews include engine, hand, helitack, fuels and wildland fire modules, and you may choose up to seven locations. GW-3 is entry level and needs six months of any work, high school fire training or a year of related schooling; GW-4 and GW-5 need GW-3 or GW-4 level experience or a fire degree. All hires must pass the arduous work capacity test, a medical exam and drug testing, and should expect heat, cold, backcountry camps and frequent travel. Appointments are capped at 1,039 hours a service year, with dates that vary by site. Pay is $21.14 to $29.90 an hour depending on grade and location, no housing is mentioned and relocation is not paid. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/03/2026; Indian Preference applies only at the sites the posting lists.
| Pay | $21.14 to $29.90 per hour, GW-3 to GW-5 |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 3, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on USAJOBS announcement 889447000, 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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