Hot Jobs, Cool People. Today is the LAST day to apply for the following wildland firefighter and dispatch positions for fire year 2026! Get your applications in before 11:59 ET.
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), ... GW-0462-06/07:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845083900
📍Vacancies across AK, CO, ID, NV, OR
Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-04/05/06:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084900
📍Vacancies across AK, AZ, CA, ID, MS, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), GW-0462-04/05:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084000
📍Vacancies across AK, ID, NV, OR
Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-03/04/05:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845085600
📍Vacancies across AZ, ID, MS, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
🔥Reminder! Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure to clearly show job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience so HR and review panels can see you’re qualified.

🍂 Fall is one of the best times to explore your public lands! Before you head out, check out the latest BLM Blog for prevention tips to keep your adventures safe. 🔥👇
In New Mexico, our Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico wildland firefighters were honored by state officials for their response to the Camp Fire, saving Fort Stanton's main historic buildings from burning.
Although the state ... manages the Fort Stanton Historic Site and the historic buildings, the BLM manages the 25,080 acres that make up Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA). Nearly 150 fire personnel fought the fire that burned nearly 1,000 acres.
➡Read the full story here: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2025-09-22/state-new-mexico-officials-honor-blm-firefighters-camp-fire-response
The National Preparedness Level continues on the downward trend, decreasing to two (PL2) today.
What is a preparedness level? Levels range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), based on fire activity, weather, fuel conditions, and ... resource availability. This is determined by the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group to ensure enough crews, aircraft, and equipment are available for new incidents across the country.
Learn more about preparedness levels here: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information
🚨TWO more days to apply for this round of 2026 fire jobs! The following wildland firefighting and dispatch positions close on Thursday, 09/25.
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), GW-0462-06/07:
... https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845083900
📍Vacancies across AK, CO, ID, NV, OR
Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-04/05/06:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084900
📍Vacancies across AK, AZ, CA, ID, MS, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch), GW-0462-04/05:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845084000
📍Vacancies across AK, ID, NV, OR
Wildland Firefighter (All Crew Types), GW-0456-03/04/05:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/845085600
📍Vacancies across AZ, ID, MS, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
🔥Reminder! Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure to clearly show job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience so HR and review panels can see you’re qualified.
Happy first day of autumn! 🍂
While the days may be getting shorter, and the leaves may be changing, our mission stays the same.
Help us by continuing to practice fire safety and prevention while you are out enjoying your ... public lands in this new season.
Photo by Caleb Ashby
Attention experienced wildland firefighters! Mark your calendars — rookie smokejumper applications open September 29.
Polish up your resume, we are looking for dedicated, physically fit, and professional wildland ... firefighters ready to take their skills to the next level.
BLM Fire operates two smokejumper bases:
📍 Great Basin Smokejumpers at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, ID
📍 Alaska Smokejumpers with BLM Alaska Fire Service at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, AK
Three announcements will be posted soon:
GW-05/06/07 Permanent Career Seasonal
GW-05/06 Detail/Temporary Promotion
GW-05 Temporary Seasonal
Minimum Requirements for GW-05:
Qualified Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
One year of qualifying experience at the GS-04 level or equivalent
*All rookies will start as GW-05’s and can transition into a GW-06 and GW-07 when time in grade and qualifications allow.
Requirements for GW-06/07:
GW-06/07: prior smokejumping experience required
GW-07: must also be ICT4 qualified
Heads up, applicants: Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Prepare your resume now to clearly show job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience so HR and review panels can see you’re qualified.
🔥Stay tuned for more details when the announcements are live.
🔗 Learn more:
Great Basin Smokejumpers: https://www.nifc.gov/about-us/our-partners/blm/great-basin-smokejumpers
Alaska Smokejumpers: https://www.blm.gov/programs/fire-and-aviation/state-information/alaska-fire-service/fire-operations/smokejumpers

Heads up! The first round of fire job opportunities close today. Don't wait until the last minute, get your applications in now.
Helitack Supervisor GW-10: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844599900
📍Rifle, CO
Wildland Fire Ops ... Specialist GW-10 (High Complexity): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844600500
📍Burley, ID and Billings, MT
Wildland Fire Ops Specialist GW-10 (Moderate Complexity): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844600700
📍Vacancies across CA, ID, NM, NV, OR, UT
Engine Captain GW-08: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844601100
📍Vacancies across AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Assistant Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent GW-08: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844601600
📍Craig, CO; Pocatello, ID; Flowood, MS
Assistant Helitack Supervisor GW-08: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844601900
📍 Vacancies across MT, NV, OR, UT, WY
Assistant Engine Captain (Career Seasonal) GW-05/06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844602900
📍Vacancies across CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Assistant Engine Captain (PFT) GW-05/06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844602500
📍 Vacancies across AZ, NM, NV, UT
Fuels Squad Boss GW-05/06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844603100
📍Redding, CA
Hotshot Squad Boss GW-05/06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844603500
📍Vacancies across AK, AZ, CA, CO, MS, NV, OR
Helitack Squad Boss GW-05/06/07: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/844598600
📍 Boise, ID; Elko, NV; Vale, OR; Rawlins, WY
Under the new Merit Hiring Plan, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure to clearly show job titles, dates, hours, and specialized experience so HR and review panels can see you’re qualified.
