Wildland Fire Careers
Now Hiring Entry-level Wildland Firefighters!
The Angeles National Forest hires full-time permanent and seasonal wildland firefighters at various times throughout the year. Wildland firefighters operate in dynamic environments including mountainous and urban areas. Specialized equipment such as fire engines, fire crews, and aircraft are used to attack complex fires. Becoming a wildland firefighter requires a high level of fitness and a commitment to safety.
Wildland firefighters respond to fires and disasters nationwide. There are no state lines to limit your boundaries and learning experiences. Different types of firefighters have different job titles. For example, an entry-level wildland firefighter is generally hired as a "Forestry Aid / Forestry Technician." To begin your journey, follow the easy steps provided below.
Requirements:
- Requirements: U.S. citizens, minimum 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, and other requirements
- Selected candidates are subject to background checks, drug testing, and physical fitness-testing.
- Basic training is provided for entry-level positions.
This page lists vacant Fire and Aviation Management positions at the Angeles National Forest. Job vacancies are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at USAJobs. Learn more about USDA Forest Service recruitment and hiring.
Fire Hire 2026 Opening and Closing Dates for Applying
This outreach is for GW-0462-03/04/05 Wildland Fire Apprentice Program (WFAP), GW-0462-03/04 with promotion potential to GW-0462-05 through GW-0462-10 and WG/WL-5716-8 & 10 current career permanent fulltime and fuels positions. The vacancy announcements for these positions are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at USAJobs. These will be regional and national vacancy announcements with opening and closing dates.
The vacancy announcements will be open for applications on August 22, 2025. Those who wish to be considered for these positions in the Fall Fire Hire event must apply to the vacancy announcements by the closing date of September 23, 2025.
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service – FireProgram Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met at the time of selection. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS record or signed certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to final verbal offer.
HANDCREW | ||
| Supv Frstry Techncn (Handcrew) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-SHDCRW-78DH | GW-0462-7/8 |
| Frstry Techncn (Handcrew) / Asst Supv | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HCREWT2-67DH | GW-0462-6/7 |
| Lead Frstry Techncn (Hotshot / Handcrew) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-HCREW-56DH | GW-0462-5/6 |
PREVENTION | ||
| Supv Forestry Technician (Prevention) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-PREVSUP-89DH | GW-0462-8/9 |
| Forestry Technician (Prevention) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-PREV2-67DH | GW-0462-6/7 |
AVIATION | ||
| Forestry Technician (ATGS) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-ATGS-89DH | GW-0462-8/9 |
HELITACK | ||
| Supv Forestry Technician (Helitack) / Supervisor | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HLTAKMGR-9DH | GW-0462-9 |
| Supv Forestry Technician (Helitack) / Asst Supervisor | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HLTAKMGR-78DH | GW-0462-7/8 |
| Forestry Technician (Helitack) / Squad Leader | 26-FIRE-P1VA-HTKSQLR-67DH | GW-0462-6/7 |
AIRTANKER BASE | ||
| Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base) / Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-89DH | GW-0462-8/9 |
| Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-78DH | GW-0462-7/8 |
| Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base) / Ramp Manager | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-67DH | GW-0462-6/7 |
| Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base) | 26-FIRE-P1VA-AIRTNKB-5DH | GW-0462-5 |
DOZER | ||
| Engineering Equipment Operator Leader / Fire Dozer | 26-FIRE-P1VA-EQOPLDR-10DH | WL-5716-10 |
| Engineering Equipment Operator / Fire Dozer | 26-FIRE-P1VA-EQOPTR-10DH | WG-5716-10 |
| Dozer Assistant/DZOP | 26-FIRE-P1VA-EQOPTR-8DH | WG-5716-8 |
| Dozer Assistant | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FDZER-6DH | GW-0462-6 |
WILDLAND FIRE APPRENTICE | ||
| Forestry Technician (Apprentice) | 26-FIRE-P1R5-WFAP-345DH | GW-0462-3/4/5 |
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (FIRE) | ||
| Forestry Technician - Fire Suppression | 26-FIRE-P1R5-FFTR-34DH | GW-0462-3/4 with promotion potential to GW-5 |
How to Apply
You must create an account on usajobs.gov to be able to apply online.
You can use the Resume Builder Tool in USAJobs.gov or upload your own resume.
Federal Resume Requirements
For each job listed on your resume, you must also include:
- The start and end dates (including the month and year).
- The number of hours you worked per week.
- The level and amount of experience - for example, whether you served as project manager or a team member can help show your level of experience.
- All relevant experience and accomplishments that prove you can perform tasks at the level required for the job. All work experience should be listed in reverse chronological order, with your most recent experience showing at the top of your resume.
It is also recommended that you include your supervisor’s name, contact information, and if they are okay to contact for reference checks. Salary information is optional but may give the Human Resources reviewer and hiring manager a better understanding of your current and past experience.
Using the search bar, search for fire vacancies:
- If you know the vacancy announcement number, enter it into keyword search bar. (Example: 23-FIRE-R5P3C-HSHCSRFF-5DH)
- You can also search by position keywords such as: "Forestry Technician Fire," " Dispatch," “Hotshot,” “Fire Dozer,“ "Fire Prevention,” etc.
- To ensure you are applying to the Angeles National Forest, confirm one or more of these locations is listed: Acton, Arcadia, Glendora, Lancaster, or San Fernando.
- Click “Apply” on the job information page in USAJobs.gov.
- Follow the application process in USAJobs.
- Select or upload resume.
- Select or upload required documents and/or other supporting documents.
- Review resume and documents to validate all required documents are uploaded.
- Continue following the application process.
- Final step: Submit Application.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Failure to submit required, legible documents will result in elimination from consideration.