Engine Boss, Wildland Fire

Seasonal 2026

This is an On-Call basis. Must be able to be at our office in 2 hours or less depending on call.

A&H Forestry is looking to hire 3-4 Engine Boss for the 2026 season. We do have some pre-season work as a forest tech if applicant wants to apply for one of those positions as well (Pay is different than fire wages).

· Engine Boss DOE $43.00-$50.00 plus health/welfare $5.09 for the first 40 hours each week.

Must have Certificates showing completion of S230 or S231, S290, ENGB PTB, S131, FFT1 PTB, S190, S130, L180, IS100, IS200, and IS700

****All Positions are paid overtime based on state working in. Qualifying employees can anticipate working up to 90-112 hours per week.

We have 5 engines, 3 type 6 engines, 1 type 5, and 1 type 4 (that requires a CDLB or better)

General Job information Wildland firefighting is extremely demanding both physically and emotionally. Wildland firefighting consists of long, stressful days of arduous work. Crewmembers are expected to participate in all aspects of fire suppression while we are on a fire assignment. These include initial attack, extended attack, fire line construction, hose lay operations, firing operations, mop-up, and keeping the trucks clean/operational. Additionally, the time commitment can be enormous, but the rewards are equally gratifying. Working upwards of 100 days during the summer can be both satisfying and lucrative. It is important that applicants be able to commit to working these long days for the duration of the Wildland fire season which typically lasts from June to November. If you are interested in obtaining a position on one of these engines you need to be a team player, self-motivated, self-disciplined, and a hard worker. This is a very strenuous position, and you will breathe smoke and dust.

We stay out of town at fire camps in tents for 14 to 21 days. Showers and food are provided at these camps.

******To qualify based on experience for higher pay applicants must have all certificates, Task books, from qualifying fires/incidents.

****** Positions require working outdoors in all types of weather. Work also includes prolonged, strenuous labor, working at heights, working around chemicals, working around forest fires, and working around loud noises from machinery or equipment. Jobs are performed in remote locations with no cell service.
Minimum Requirements:

**Be at least 18 years of age and pass the NWCG pack test (entails walking 3 miles on level ground, with a 45lbs pack, in less than 45 minutes).

**Must provide your own Vibram 8” tall boots, tent, sleeping bag, and 14 days’ worth of socks and underwear/toiletries. We provide Nomex shirts and pants and other PPE.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person