Wildland Firefighter

About the role

The Six Rivers National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies.

Available positions

• Entry-level and middle leadership positions
• Engine operators
• Hotshot crew members
• Equipment operators
• Fire prevention specialists

Application timeline

• Applications open now through September 22, 2026
• All applications must be submitted through www.USAJOBS.gov

In-person hiring event

• Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm
• Location: Headquarters office, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA
• Meet Six Rivers National Forest fire staff and receive training on application process and resume building

For a complete list of all open positions visit fs.usda.gov/r05/sixrivers/working-with-us/careers.