Federal firefighting & fire protection jobs
Fire protection and prevention specialists (0081) staff federal and military fire departments. Forestry technicians (0462) form much of the federal wildland firefighting workforce, along with fuels and fire-prevention crews.
Wildland fire hiring peaks in winter and early spring ahead of fire season, and many roles are seasonal or temporary. Structural fire positions often require certifications such as Firefighter I/II and EMT.
USAJOBS currently lists 100 open firefighting & fire protection announcements. The most active recent employers are Forest Service, U.S. Marine Corps and Veterans Health Administration. 4 of the latest 100 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0081, 0462
- Open announcements
- 100
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Forest Service
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 4 / 100
Occupation snapshot: Firefighting & Fire Protection
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| FirefightersO*NET-SOC 33-2011.00 | $59,280 per year$28.5 per hour2025 data | Average outlook4% projected change (2025-2035)26,800 openings per year | Postsecondary certificate |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsO*NET-SOC 33-2022.00 | $56,870 per year$27.34 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook13% projected change (2025-2035)400 openings per year | High school diploma or equivalent |
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Newest federal firefighting & fire protection jobs
FIREFIGHTER
Closes Nov 19, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
$40,736 - $65,599 per year · GS-5 to 7
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER
Closes Nov 10, 2026Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Department of the Air Force
Niagara Falls, New York
$71,076 - $92,394 per year · GS-10
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN)
Closes Nov 10, 2026United States Space Force · Department of the Air Force
Vandenberg AFB, California
$58,827 - $76,476 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026United States Space Force · Department of the Air Force
Vandenberg AFB, California
$87,061 - $113,185 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
LEAD FIREFIGHTER (/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZ MATERIALS TECH)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Air Force District of Washington · Department of the Air Force
Andrews AFB, Maryland
$63,940 - $83,119 per year · GS-8
- Full-time
- Permanent
Assistant Fire Chief
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Perry Point, Maryland
$61,577 - $88,421 per year · GS-8 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER
Closes Nov 9, 2026Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
$61,722 - $80,243 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Firefighter (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN)
Closes Nov 13, 2026United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
$40,736 - $65,599 per year · GS-5 to 7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Fire Chief
Closes Nov 7, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Tomah, Wisconsin
$74,678 - $97,087 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Department of the Air Force
Youngstown, Ohio
$52,688 - $68,496 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Firefighter (Paramedic)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Perry Point, Maryland
$68,013 - $88,421 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Fire Chief
Closes Nov 9, 2026National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce
Gaithersburg, Maryland
$70,623 - $111,087 per year · ZA-2
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT OPERATIONS)
Closes Feb 1, 2027Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Corpus Christi, Texas
$45,630 - $65,919 per year · GS-6 to 7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Tomah, Wisconsin
$50,460 - $65,599 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)
Closes Nov 8, 2026Air Force District of Washington · Department of the Air Force
Andrews AFB, Maryland
$51,957 - $67,543 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Term
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
$46,076 - $59,898 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)
Closes Nov 5, 2026Air Force District of Washington · Department of the Air Force
Andrews AFB, Maryland
$51,957 - $67,543 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
LEAD FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZMAT TECH)
Closes Nov 5, 2026Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
Holloman AFB, New Mexico
$55,882 - $72,644 per year · GS-8
- Full-time
- Permanent
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)
Closes Nov 30, 2026Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri
$57,300 - $74,487 per year · GS-8
- Part-time
- Permanent
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$23.20 per hour · GW-4
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$25.37 per hour · GW-5
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$27.63 per hour · GW-6
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$17.82 per hour · GS-4
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$19.52 per hour · GS-5
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$23.20 per hour · GW-4
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$25.37 per hour · GW-5
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$17.82 per hour · GS-4
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$19.52 per hour · GS-5
- Full-time
- Temporary
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Closes Nov 12, 2026Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$23.20 per hour · GW-4
- Full-time
- Temporary
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