2026 Seasonal Firefighter Job Announcement
Open January 16th – First Review February 18th
2026 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 26th, 2026, with the opportunity to extend if the wildland season permits.
CCFD will hire up to 12 firefighters including two Lead Crew Members. Firefighters will then be split into three crews. Each crew will be assigned to a Type 4 or Type 6 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 2025 the CCFD responded to over 3,200 incident requests for service; this includes 150 wildland fires. Wildland firefighters are to be also 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
Applicants who are not currently qualified as wildland firefighters will need to attend Basic Wildland Firefighting School at the Campbell County Fire Department on May 8th – 10th, 2026 if hired as a Seasonal Wildland Firefighter. This coursework is unpaid.
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.
Submit application by February 16, 2026, at 1700 hours.
Questions and supporting documentation can be sent to: lluchsinger@ccfire.us