Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Colorado
13 open wildland firefighter positions in Colorado.
13 open positions
Forest Service
FederalWildland 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...
Forest Service
FederalSupervisory 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...
Forest Service
FederalWildland 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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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