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Wildland Firefighter Jobs in California

30 open wildland firefighter positions in California.

30 open positions

Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter

This position is located in Region 5, Pacific Southwest, California. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for th...

San Fernando, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$52,957 – $68,844
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

This position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within the Southern Region, Region 5. The incumbent provides management, technical expertise, oversight and policy development for wildland fire ...

Vallejo, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$83,639 – $126,835
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

This position will be located on a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as an assistant on a wildland fire engine, works as a trainee engine operator and duties include driving the engine, o...

Chester, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$52,957 – $68,844
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation a...

Lancaster, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$61,738 – $80,259
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)

This position will be located on USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, coordination, and oversight in wildland fire planning on one or more National F...

San Bernardino, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$84,909 – $126,768
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.. The purpose of these positions is to serve as an experienced smokejumper, performing parachute jumps, and a variety of wildland fire suppressio...

Redding, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$52,957 – $74,970
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work. These crews perform work directly related to wildland fire...

Redding, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$62,570 – $87,899
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Type1 WFM Assistant)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. These positions serve as an assistant to the first line supervisor of a Type 1 Wildland Fire Module (WFM). The primary responsibility is ...

Camp Connell, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$62,570 – $87,899
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)

This position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent provides program leadership and consultation for short- and long-term strategic fire management planning, assessments, and interag...

Vallejo, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$83,639 – $126,835
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Type1 WFM Supervisor)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary responsibility is for leadership of a highly effective wildland fire module associated with the planning and implementation o...

Camp Connell, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves in a key fire management position in a field fire management organization as a Prescribed Fire/Fuels Technician. See...

Acton, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Interagency Hotshot Crew Squad Leader)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position serves as a Squad Leader on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC). The primary purpose of these positions is to lead a small crew of h...

Acton, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$57,670 – $81,343
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter - Aviation (Airtanker Base Manager)

These positions are located at USDA Forest Service Units. Incumbent serves as Airtanker Base Manager. Responsibilities include: management of aerial retardant base in support of wildland fire suppress...

Chester, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Lead Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. Responsibilities include parachuting into rugged terrain to suppress wildfires; and serve as a team leader over smokejumper operations as...

Redding, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$62,570 – $81,343
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The position serves as Fire Prevention Officer on a Forest Service unit. The primary purpose of this position involves planning and execu...

Sonora, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Forest-Fire Management Officer-High Complexity)

These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Units. The incumbent serves as a Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) responsible for providing leadership and program direction for the unit's fi...

Susanville, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$97,564 – $146,671
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Management Officer-High Complexity)

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as a Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer (FAFMOH) with responsibility for assisting the FFMO to provide leaders...

San Bernardino, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$83,639 – $126,835
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter - Prevention

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. Serves as the Assistant District Fire Management Officer (ADFMO) on a Ranger District of a National Forest. Primary responsibilities invo...

Acton, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Air Tactical Group Supervisor)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) for an Air Attack platform covering most interagency lands in and adjacent to th...

Chester, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Airtanker Base Manager)

This position is located USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work and to lead crews performing such work. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for ...

Chester, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$62,570 – $87,899
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Wildfire Risk Reduction & Suppression)

This position is located at USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5. Primary responsibilities of these positions are fire prevention. These positions also function in initial attack fir...

Acton, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$57,670 – $81,343
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper Assistant Program Manager)

These position are located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in managing the activities of the Smokejumper Group and to provide the Forest Service's high...

Redding, California|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

Project Manager (PM)

Full-time Description POSITION TITLE: Project Manager (PM) CLASSIFICATION: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Washoe Tribe Youth Corps (WTYC) SUPERVISOR: Hungalelti Washoe Community Council GRADE: E14 $34.19 ($71,126...

Emigrant Trail, Alpine County|6d ago|Full-time
$107,611+
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Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council

Fire Heavy Equipment Operator

Description Title: Fire Heavy Equipment Operator Agency: Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council Supervisor: Fire Chief / Deputy Fire Chief Salary Classification: TMTC/TMHA Non-Exempt (N), Hourly Benefits: Hea...

Tuolumne, Tuolumne County|1mo ago
$56,160 – $67,392
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Wildfire Defense Systems Field Careers

Engine Boss

Engine Boss The Engine Boss leads a single fire engine and attached personnel and is responsible for their safety on wildland incidents. The ENGB supervises assigned engine and personnel and reports t...

Visalia, Tulare County|6mo ago|Full-time
$80,620 – $104,832
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Wildfire Defense Systems Field Careers

Firefighter Type 1

FIREFIGHTER TYPE 1 The Firefighter Type 1 may lead a small group (usually not more than five members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and dedicated service. The FFT1 supervises resourc...

Visalia, Tulare County|6mo ago|Full-time
$68,681 – $88,712
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Wildfire Defense Systems Field Careers

Engine Boss

Engine Boss The Engine Boss leads a single fire engine and attached personnel and is responsible for their safety on wildland incidents. The ENGB supervises assigned engine and personnel and reports t...

Riverside, Riverside County|6mo ago|Full-time
$80,620 – $104,832
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Wildfire Defense Systems Field Careers

Firefighter Type 1

FIREFIGHTER TYPE 1 The Firefighter Type 1 may lead a small group (usually not more than five members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and dedicated service. The FFT1 supervises resourc...

Riverside, Riverside County|6mo ago|Full-time
$68,681 – $88,712
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City of Bishop

Volunteer Firefighter

C ITY OF BISHOP FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER Bishop Fire Department is looking for dedicated and eager to learn individuals who want to be a part of a growing organization. Your service will ...

Chalfant Valley, Inyo County|17mo ago
$71,086+
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Riverside County Fire Department

Reserve Firefighter

Riverside County Fire Department Reserve Firefighter This is an Unpaid Position Description Updated: May 2025 PURPOSE AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Reserve Firefighters assist the Riverside Coun...

Riverside, Riverside County|19mo ago
$39,834+
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