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USFS Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
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Pays you
Amount varies
GS-4 or GS-5 federal pay during apprenticeship (~$18–$23/hr base + locality pay). All training costs paid by USFS. Hazard pay when on fire. Red Card + ICS certifications earned free (private value ~$1,500–$3,000 for comparable training).
U.S. Forest Service 3,000-hour paid registered apprenticeship leading to federal Forestry Technician (GS-5/6) career position. Training fully covered by USFS. Red Card (IANL FFT2) credential earned. Academic year at residential fire academy + OJT seasons.
- Term
- Varies
- Where
- National Forests nationwide (residential academy + field assignments)
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Citizenship
- See eligibility
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.fs.usda.gov