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Defend the Wild, Protect Communities – Forest Service Recruiting for Wildland Firefighters in California
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VALLEJO, Calif. — Want to work outdoors and make a lasting impact on the world around you? Attend an in-person or virtual recruitment event in January with the USDA Forest Service and find out more.
At each event, get application help and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service. Plus, talk with several members of the Region 5 fire organization and hear why they’re committed to caring for the land and serving people.
Join us in person at any of these upcoming events*:
- Friday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Shasta College, Cafeteria, 11555 Old Oregon TRL, Redding, CA 96003
- Friday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Reedley College, Cafeteria, 995 N. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA 93654
- Wildland Fire Training and Conference Center, Rattlesnake & Dude Rooms, 3237 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan Park, CA 95652
*Due to fires in the area, the events previously planned in Pasadena will be virtual only.
Can’t make it in person? Meet with us virtually on Jan. 17, 18, 24 or 25 by registering with the links under “Virtual Recruitment Events” on the California Wildland Firefighter Recruitment Events website.
For Job Announcements
You do not need to attend a recruitment event to apply.
Use these links to apply on USAJOBS through Jan. 27:
- Permanent – Forestry Aid/Technician, $31,512–$45,982 per year
- Temporary – Forestry Technician, $17.64 per hour
- Temporary – Forestry Aid, $17.30 per hour
Review job announcement carefully for deadlines, details and required information to include in your application. Employment start dates may vary.
- Learn more about California Wildland Firefighter Recruitment Events.
- See how you can be the difference in Wildland Firefighting.
- For more info, contact sm.fs.fire_hire@usda.gov.
For regional happenings, follow @YourPSWForests on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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