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Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Montana

12 open wildland firefighter positions in Montana.

12 open positions

Forest Service

Federal

Wildland Firefighter - Aviation (Airtanker Base)

This position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit.. Responsibilities may include retardant mixing, loading into aircraft, and all activities on the ramp, including aircraft movement, and safety. ...

Missoula, Montana|Yesterday|Full-time
$52,957 – $68,844
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Forest Service

Federal

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper Base Manager)

This position is located in the Northern Region, Region 1. The position assists in managing and directing programs supporting the coordination, logistical support, and dispatch of fire and emergency r...

Missoula, Montana|Yesterday|Full-time
$83,639 – $126,835
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Grayback Forestry

Wildland Firefighter Missoula Montana Base 2026 (No Previous Wildland Training)

Must be 18 years old or older to apply Job Description If you have not previously been certified as a Wildland Firefighter, please apply here Position: Wildland Firefighter/ Forest Technician Departme...

Missoula, Missoula County|1mo ago
$36,244+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - Fixed Wing Mission Sensor Operator

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Education, or experience equivalent to an associate degree in forestry, geographic information systems (GIS), aviation, fire science, or a related fi...

Helena, Lewis and Clark County|1mo ago
$50,057+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - IA dispatcher - Missoula

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application o...

Missoula, Missoula County|1mo ago
$27,322+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - Engine Boss - Helena

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application o...

Helena, Lewis and Clark County|2mo ago
$38,341+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 1 - Helicopter Crew Member - Missoula

Do you want a meaningful and rewarding summer job? Do you enjoy physical, sometimes strenuous, labor and enjoy the outdoors? Apply to be a firefighter! Each year, DNRC seeks hundreds of dedicated indi...

Missoula, Missoula County|2mo ago
$31,544+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 1 - Kalispell

QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Education will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if the applicant has not yet graduated high school. Requirements: 18 years of ag...

Kalispell, Flathead County|2mo ago
$33,126+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - Engine Boss - Kalispell

Do you want a meaningful and rewarding summer job? Do you enjoy physical, sometimes strenuous, labor and enjoy the outdoors? Apply to be a firefighter! Each year, DNRC seeks hundreds of dedicated indi...

Kalispell, Flathead County|2mo ago
$45,519+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 1 - Helicopter Crew Member - Helena

QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Education will be reviewed on a case by case basis if the applicant has not yet graduated high school. Requirements: 18 years of ag...

Helena, Lewis and Clark County|2mo ago
$30,216+
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State of Montana

Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 1 - Missoula

QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Education will be reviewed on a case by case basis if the applicant has not yet graduated high school. Requirements: 18 years of ag...

Missoula, Missoula County|2mo ago
$34,761+
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Grayback Forestry

Previously Trained and Certified Wildland Firefighter Missoula MT 2026 Season

Job Description Must be 18 years of age or older to apply Wildland Firefighter with Current Training Certifications - applying for Missoula Montana Base (If you have previously been trained as a Wildl...

Missoula, Missoula County|6mo ago
$27,485+
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