Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call)

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Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call)

Larimer County Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Job Description:

Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call)

Description

Overview

One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety
Join the Larimer County Sheriff's Office in fighting wildland fires!

Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call) isa temporary , part-time , on-call position under the direct supervision of our Emergency Services Unit. LCSO Wildland Firefighters are known throughout the United States for top-level training and dedication to safety on the fireline. Our on-call firefighters assist our Phantom Canyon Crew with wildland fire suppression, management, and control, as a firefighter on an engine or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties may involve fire prevention through fuels mitigation projects, patrol, detection or prescribed burning.

**Pay rate for this position is $22.0610 per hour.

Learn more about the On-Call Firefighter Program HERE.

Responsibilities

**This selection process is in preparation for the 2026 fire season.

What you'll be doing:

*View full job description and physical requirements for Forestry Technician TEMP HERE. (Forestry Technician TEMP is the official job description of this position.)

What we're looking for:


Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

To be eligible, all applications must meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of application : (The Red Card is an agency-issued document that certifies that an individual has the training, experience, and physical fitness to perform the tasks of a specified position on a wildland or prescribed fire.)

BENEFITS

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

SCHEDULE
Hiring process steps to include, but not limited to :

Applicants must meet all of the following:


Recruitment Contact:

Questions on the position - email Wildfire Recruiting at sheriff-fire@larimer.gov

Questions on the hiring process - email Rachel Nye at nyerm@co.larimer.co.us

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 2/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$22.06 Hourly
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