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Interagency Hotshot Crews
Controlling the fire edge in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) form a proud group of members that are represented by all twelve of the IHC's in Washington and Oregon. This group is continuously working to sustain and strengthen the high standards expected of a learning organization like a hotshot crew. The PNW IHCs function under common standards set forth by the National Interagency HC Operations Guide.
Strong leadership, adaptability, and a versatility of skills are just a few of the traits we share with other hotshot programs across the nation.
The Interagency Hotshot Crews meet twice a year to discuss topics of interest or concern to the region and the nation. The primary intent behind the efforts of the group is to better our organization through problem-solving at a group level. This group has also formed a respected voice in Fire Management within the region and regularly provides feedback and tangible solutions to any number of issues.
Fire and Aviation
Learn more about wildland fire management in the Pacific Northwest at the Pacific NW Fire and Aviation website.
Join Us!
Interested in being a part of an interagency hotshot crew? Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) are assigned to the most challenging terrain and/or priority wildfire incidents throughout the country. Their primary task is to solve problems and implement strategies and tactics in a safe, effective, and timely manner. The goal is to achieve host agency objectives during large fire suppression and other assignments.
Those who decide to pursue becoming a hotshot must apply for hotshot crew member announcements in USA Jobs during the open period.
Outreaches for current permanent position vacancies will be posted on the U.S. Forest Service Employment Outreach.
Contact: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact a representative at a specific unit to learn more about requirements and how to apply.
Crews:
- Baker River
- Entiat
- Grande Ronde Rappellers
- La Grande
- Prineville
- Redmond
- Rogue River
- Union
- Vale
- Warm Springs
- Winema
- Wolf Creek
- Zig Zag
