2025 Seasonal Firefighter Job Announcement
Opens January 3rd – Closes January 31st, 2025: First Review February 7th
2025 Seasonal Firefighter
The Campbell County Fire Department (CCFD) currently is accepting applications and resumes for the position of Seasonal Firefighter. This hiring is for our seasonal wildland fire program and is scheduled for 15 weeks of work starting May 19th, 2025 with the opportunity to extend if wildland season permits.
CCFD will hire up to 12 firefighters including two Engine Bosses and two Lead Crew Members. Firefighters will then be split into three crews. Each crew will be assigned to a Type VI or Type IV apparatus. Firefighters will be expected to perform wildland fire suppression duties to include: wildland fire response within Campbell County, mutual aid response in Wyoming, and dispatch support for Federal wildland fires outside of Wyoming. This may include spraying water from engines, digging handline, firing operations, mop-up operations, and extensive amounts of hiking and physical labor. When not assigned to suppression duties, firefighters will be assigned to project type work within the County.
The CCFD is an all-hazards organization that is responsible for 4,807 square miles and approximately 50,000 citizens. We respond to all fires, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and life-threatening emergency medical incidents. In 2024 the CCFD responded to over 3,200 incident requests for service; this included 150 wildland fires. Wildland firefighters will also be made available for dispatching to fires outside of the County.
Pay and Benefits
Hourly Rate- $15.00-$16.50 (depending on experience)
Wildland firefighters are paid portal-to-portal for all incidents in County
Housing will be available at no cost, if desired
Training opportunities will be available for further certification
Employment is full-time seasonal and is not a full-time career position.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driving License / U.S. Citizen
Preferred Certifications
NWCG Firefighter Type II
NWCG Firefighter Type I
Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Hiring Process
Application and Resume Evaluation
Interview (Performed via remote video call: date is TBD)
*All job offers will be contingent upon a drug test, medical physical, criminal background check, driving record check, and successful completion of NWCG Arduous Pack Test
How To Apply
Fill out online application below.
Any questions regarding electronic application online: 307-682-5319 ask for Laura.
Applicants who are not qualified as wildland firefighters will have the opportunity to attend Basic Wildland Firefighting School at Campbell County Fire Department from April 25th – 27th, 2025 if hired as a Seasonal Wildland Firefighter. This coursework is unpaid.