Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

Forest Service

Brent, AL On-site Full-time $57,670–$81,343/yr

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Workplace On-site

Employment Full-time

Location Brent, AL

Salary $57,670–$81,343/yr

Career field Protective service

Matched occupation Firefighters

Posted Aug 24, 2026

Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This Forestry Technician position serves as a full assistant to the supervisor of a Fire Engine Module in areas with the added complexities of wildland-urban interface. The incumbent has primary responsibility for operation of the engine in responding to wildland fires and other projects as assigned. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.

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Matched career Firefighters

Protective service

$59,280US median annual pay

+3.4%Projected growth · as fast as average

27,100Annual openings

345,990Currently employed

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