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Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Colorado

13 open wildland firefighter positions in Colorado.

13 open positions

Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew)

The position(s) are located on a USDA Forest Service unit. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operatio...

Dolores, Colorado|Yesterday|Full-time
$48,424 – $68,844
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew Supervisor)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent performs wildland fire fighting work and supervises crews performing such work. These crews perform work directly related to wildl...

Silverthorne, Colorado|Yesterday|Full-time
$57,670 – $81,343
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Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer)

This position is located in USDA Forest Service Unit in Rocky Mountain Region (R2). The incumbent provides technical and leadership responsibility in fire prevention, detection, pre-suppression, suppr...

Dolores, Colorado|Yesterday|Full-time
$67,617 – $94,687
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American Conservation Experience - EPIC

Invasive Plant Control and Fuel Reduction Team Members - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Complex

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking two (2) Team Members to contribute to a variety of fue...

Federal Heights, Adams County|10d ago
$42,120+
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City of Steamboat Springs

Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are commi...

Steamboat Springs, Routt County|20d ago|Part-time
$66,185 – $91,540
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Town of Vail

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist Hiring Range: $35.00 - $39.19 / hour The Town of Vail is seeking a motivated and community-focused Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist to help reduce wi...

Vail, Eagle County|21d ago|Full-time
$67,564+
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American Heritage Companies

Track Maintenance Laborer

Description Division/Department : Maintenance of Way Job Title: Track Maintenance Laborer Reports To: Roadmaster, Assistant Roadmaster Type of position: Non-Exempt, Hourly Employee Classification: Sea...

College Heights Durango, La Plata County|27d ago|Full-time
$37,440 – $45,760
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Town of Vail

Wildland Firefighter

Employment dates expected: May 4th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026 HOUSING AVAILABLE! Vail Fire and Emergency Services and Eagle Valley Wildland (Eagle River Fire Protection District) are seeking motivated...

Vail, Eagle County|27d ago|Full-time
$36,575+
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Colorado State University

CSFS RamCorps Member, Leadville Satellite Office

Job Description Position Summary This AmeriCorps Member will be based in Leadville, Colorado as part of the Field Office staff. The AmeriCorps Member will be involved in field data collection for wild...

Smeltertown, Chaffee County|28d ago
$28,622+
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Town of Vail

Wildland Engine Module Leader

Wildland Engine Module Leader Hiring Range: $36.03-$45.04/hour DOE The Wildland Engine Module Leader is the work leader of a firefighting resource – typically a fire engine, but can be assigned to a s...

Vail, Eagle County|2mo ago|Full-time
$76,404+
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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...

Colorado Springs, El Paso County|6mo ago|Full-time
$73,216 – $92,289
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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...

Colorado Springs, El Paso County|6mo ago|Full-time
$61,630 – $78,104
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Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District

Volunteer - Fire/EMS

Volunteering About the District The Carbondale Fire Department has an integrated staff of career and volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The volunteer firefighters and EMTs have the same responsibilities...

Carbondale, Garfield County|9mo ago
$77,820+
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