Smokechaser positions start at $15.15 per hour with raises based on experience and qualifications. They are intermittent, seasonal jobs with flexible scheduling. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/yXRwarjGVGhRbCsa6 to see work locations.
Smokechasers must be able to pass the NWCG Work Capacity Test at the moderate level (able to walk two miles within 30 minutes while wearing a 25-pound vest or backpack). There are smokechaser job opportunities at all 56 MN DNR Forestry offices throughout the state. For more information or to apply, contact your nearest MN DNR Fire Team Leader:
Warroad adam.fisher@state.mn.us 218-386-1304 x 308
Baudette mark.mcdonald@state.mn.us 218-395-6039
Littlefork jon.mcdonald@state.mn.us 218-598-8194
Tower joseph.weflen@state.mn.us 218-300-7823
Two Harbors aaron.mielke@state.mn.us 218-387-6031
Hibbing nathan.eiting@state.mn.us 218-735-3959
Deer River tom.heffernan@state.mn.us 218-542-2953
Bemidji ben.lang@state.mn.u.s 218-308-2067
Park Rapids mike.lichter@state.mn.us 218-732-3309
Backus craig.schultz@state.mn.us 218-203-4432
Aitkin glendon.nyberg@state.mn.us 218-429-3024
Cloquet john.furr@state.mn.us 218-514-4462
Sandstone christopher.henkel@state.mn.us 320-216-7560
Little Falls jason.kern@state.mn.us 320-232-1074
Lewiston michael.wachholz@state.mn.us 651-299-4037
Cambridge lisa.mueller@state.mn.us 763-284-7206
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