Montana Wildland Firefighter Jobs

Missoula, Montana

807 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 23 entry-level spots a year (214 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

21

'18

26

'19

45

'20

23

'21

20

'22

30

'23

14

'24

13

'25

17

'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.
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.
Dispatch — coordinate crews, engines, and aircraft by radio — off the fire line. A support role — usually needs some fire or dispatch experience.

Libby, Montana

551 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 25 entry-level spots a year (229 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

25

'18

26

'19

43

'20

26

'21

30

'22

34

'23

21

'24

6

'25

14

'26

4

'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.

Helena, Montana

544 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 20 entry-level spots a year (186 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

24

'18

25

'19

38

'20

16

'21

22

'22

20

'23

10

'24

11

'25

16

'26

4

'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.

Hungry Horse, Montana

510 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 21 entry-level spots a year (190 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

24

'18

25

'19

40

'20

21

'21

25

'22

22

'23

12

'24

8

'25

10

'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.
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.

Darby, Montana

475 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 19 entry-level spots a year (177 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

28

'20

16

'21

24

'22

25

'23

18

'24

9

'25

15

'26

3

'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.

Superior, Montana

439 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 19 entry-level spots a year (177 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

15

'18

18

'19

26

'20

16

'21

21

'22

40

'23

16

'24

8

'25

14

'26

3

'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.

Eureka, Montana

437 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 22 entry-level spots a year (202 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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):

22

'18

22

'19

39

'20

19

'21

27

'22

34

'23

18

'24

4

'25

14

'26

3

'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.

Plains, Montana

431 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 18 entry-level spots a year (168 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

14

'19

27

'20

16

'21

29

'22

34

'23

11

'24

8

'25

13

'26

3

'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.

Bozeman, Montana

427 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 16 entry-level spots a year (146 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

18

'19

34

'20

15

'21

19

'22

22

'23

10

'24

3

'25

5

'26

3

'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.

Trout Creek, Montana

425 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 21 entry-level spots a year (194 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

24

'19

38

'20

17

'21

32

'22

31

'23

16

'24

3

'25

11

'26

3

'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.

Troy, Montana

417 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 21 entry-level spots a year (188 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

19

'19

35

'20

21

'21

28

'22

31

'23

17

'24

4

'25

11

'26

3

'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.

West Yellowstone, Montana

371 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 11 entry-level spots a year (103 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

16

'19

23

'20

8

'21

11

'22

14

'23

6

'24

3

'25

5

'26

3

'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.
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.

Seeley Lake, Montana

346 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 15 entry-level spots a year (137 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

17

'19

29

'20

11

'21

13

'22

17

'23

13

'24

8

'25

12

'26

3

'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.

Stevensville, Montana

344 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 16 entry-level spots a year (145 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

15

'19

21

'20

13

'21

22

'22

23

'23

17

'24

8

'25

9

'26

3

'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.

Bigfork, Montana

333 postings since 2016

🌱 Entry-level here

Typically 15 entry-level spots a year (139 in all since 2016).
When they hire: postings peak in September, October, August — 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

18

'19

33

'20

12

'21

17

'22

17

'23

9

'24

5

'25

8

'26

3

'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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