Forest Service smokejumpers at Missoula and West Yellowstone, Montana, are recruiting for 2027 at the GW-5 level. The job is parachuting into rough country to fight wildfire with hand and power tools, then returning to fuel inventories and prescribed fire support between fires. You need a year of GW-4 level experience, such as time on a hotshot or helitack crew, or a related four-year degree or a mix of both. Passing the arduous work capacity test, federal firefighter medical standards and drug testing is required. Start dates fall between April 18 and June 13, 2027, on a temporary appointment of up to 6 months or a year. Pay is $25.37 an hour at the base rate and varies by location; government housing depends on the base and relocation is not reimbursed. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/12/2026.
| Pay | $25.37 per hour (Rest of U.S. rate; varies by location) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Apr 18, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Missoula, Montana |
| 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 890773800, 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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