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Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

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Larimer County

Larimer County Sheriff's Office hiring on-call wildland firefighter, starting pay $22.06 an hour

·Larimer County

The on-call role supports the Phantom Canyon Crew with fire suppression and fuel mitigation projects. Applications for the 2027 season are due Feb. 28.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is hiring an on-call wildland firefighter, with starting pay of $22.06 per hour and applications due Feb. 28, 2027.

On-call firefighters assist the Phantom Canyon Crew with wildland fire suppression, management and control as a firefighter on an engine or hand crew. They also support fire prevention through fuel mitigation projects around Larimer County. The on-call position is within the sheriff's office's Emergency Services Unit.

Applicants can learn more and apply for the 2027 season at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colarimerco/sheriff/jobs/5512635/wildland-firefighter-temp-on-call.

The sheriff's office says its wildland firefighters are known throughout the United States for top-level training and dedication to safety on the fireline.