California Wildland Firefighter Jobs

Susanville, California

703 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 19 entry-level spots a year (178 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.
1 job open in Susanville right now →

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

21

'18

24

'19

32

'20

15

'21

17

'22

17

'23

16

'24

14

'25

11

'26

5

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.

Redding, California

692 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 12 entry-level spots a year (116 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.
1 job open in Redding right now →

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

7

'18

11

'19

10

'20

8

'21

11

'22

24

'23

16

'24

12

'25

9

'26

4

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Smokejumpers — parachute into remote fires that crews can't reach by road. At least one full fire season to apply; most have several.
Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.

Chester, California

573 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 13 entry-level spots a year (122 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

17

'18

23

'19

24

'20

11

'21

13

'22

10

'23

11

'24

4

'25

5

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Quincy, California

542 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 13 entry-level spots a year (121 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

14

'18

14

'19

17

'20

7

'21

12

'22

14

'23

17

'24

10

'25

10

'26

3

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Fort Jones, California

527 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 13 entry-level spots a year (122 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

19

'18

20

'19

18

'20

9

'21

11

'22

15

'23

14

'24

6

'25

5

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Pollock Pines, California

519 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 13 entry-level spots a year (122 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

13

'18

18

'19

19

'20

12

'21

15

'22

15

'23

12

'24

7

'25

7

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Happy Camp, California

480 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 14 entry-level spots a year (128 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

18

'18

22

'19

20

'20

10

'21

16

'22

17

'23

9

'24

6

'25

5

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.

Springville, California

455 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 11 entry-level spots a year (102 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

11

'18

12

'19

13

'20

7

'21

14

'22

19

'23

14

'24

4

'25

4

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.

Bishop, California

450 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 10 entry-level spots a year (92 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.
3 jobs open in Bishop right now →

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

9

'18

11

'19

18

'20

7

'21

9

'22

7

'23

11

'24

9

'25

5

'26

5

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.

Nevada City, California

429 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 12 entry-level spots a year (111 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

10

'18

17

'19

15

'20

8

'21

14

'22

10

'23

17

'24

7

'25

8

'26

3

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Kernville, California

424 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 11 entry-level spots a year (108 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

10

'18

11

'19

13

'20

8

'21

15

'22

19

'23

13

'24

5

'25

7

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Camptonville, California

423 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 14 entry-level spots a year (134 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

17

'18

22

'19

16

'20

10

'21

21

'22

13

'23

15

'24

8

'25

7

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Foresthill, California

422 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 14 entry-level spots a year (132 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

17

'18

25

'19

15

'20

8

'21

19

'22

16

'23

15

'24

6

'25

7

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

Alturas, California

417 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 13 entry-level spots a year (125 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.
2 jobs open in Alturas right now →

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

9

'18

10

'19

14

'20

9

'21

13

'22

19

'23

17

'24

13

'25

13

'26

4

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.
Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.
Helitack — get flown to fires by helicopter for fast initial attack. Usually a season or two on the ground first.

Groveland, California

414 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 10 entry-level spots a year (92 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in August, September, January — apply the fall and winter before the summer you want to work.
Where rookies start: engine & hand crews — digging line, mop-up, hose lays, and patrol.

Entry-level openings by fire season (the summer you'd work):

10

'18

17

'19

15

'20

4

'21

8

'22

9

'23

11

'24

6

'25

6

'26

2

'27

🔥 Experienced hires — crews based here you work up to

Hotshot crew — hike into the toughest, most remote parts of big fires and cut fireline by hand. Usually 1–2+ seasons on a crew first; very competitive.

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