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Defensible Space Inspector

Hiring Seasonally
Multiple Counties
Salary: $38,832.00 - $48,012.00 Yearly

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Deputy State Fire Marshal

Recruitment Begins Soon
Multiple Counties 
Salary $80,328.00 – $113,700.00 Yearly
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Forester

Now Hiring
Multiple Counties
Salary: $70,140.00 - $91,020.00 Yearly

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Fire Prevention Specialist

Hiring Seasonally
Multiple Counties
Salary: $41,976.00 - $54,960.00 Yearly

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Communications Operator

Recruitment Begins Soon
Multiple Counties
Salary: $48,000.00 - $74,796.00 Yearly

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Seasonal Firefighter

Now Hiring
Multiple Counties 
Salary $50,833.00 - $64,275.00 Yearly + EDWC