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USFS Hotshot Crew — Senior Firefighter (GW-6/7)
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Pays you
Amount varies
GW-6: $57,670–$74,970/yr (seasonal); GW-7: $63,249–$91,974/yr depending on locality. Significant overtime and hazard-duty pay on top. Not entry-level — requires prior seasons. Housing typically in crew barracks; varies by unit
Federal wildland firefighter on a 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC); elite ground-based suppression team; deployed nationally
- Term
- 6 mo–8 mo
- Where
- Based at USFS ranger stations nationwide; deployed anywhere in US during fire season
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Selectivity
- Highly competitive
- Citizenship
- See eligibility
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.nifc.gov