A step-up position for firefighters who already hold a red card: senior crew members on engines, hotshot, helitack and hand crews who may lead a squad and run pumps, hoses and other specialized equipment. Duty stations span Regions 1, 4, 6 and 10, including roughly forty locations each in Idaho, Montana and Oregon (McCall is among the Idaho options), plus Washington, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Alaska. You need NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and S-290 documented in IQCS, U.S. citizenship, to be under the age-37 cutoff or hold a waiver, and to pass the arduous work capacity test and drug screening. Government housing may be available. Part of the 2027 permanent fire hire closing September 22, 2026.
| Pay | $48,424–$68,844/yr (GW 4-5) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | McCall, Idaho |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Sep 23, 2026 |
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