Wildland Firefighter

Six Rivers National Forest

Posted: Sept. 3, 2025

The Forest Service is currently accepting applications for wildland firefighters (entry-level firefighters, engine captains, assistant engine captains, fire prevention, hand crew superintendents, heavy equipment operators, and more.

Permanent Full-Time applications are open now through September 23rd, 2025, 8:59pm (pacific).

Applications for Seasonal Full-Time will open October 15 and close October 29, 2025.

Hiring Timeline:

Job Offers: December 2025-January 2026

Estimated Start Date: March - May 2026

Duty Locations on the Six Rivers National Forest:

-Gasquet, CA
-Orleans, CA
-Willow Creek, CA
-Mad River, CA
-Eureka, CA

To see full listing of jobs and get application visit:

www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs

Applications must be submitted through www.usajobs.gov
TIP: search for jobs using “Job Announcement Number” listed on vacant position list.

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