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Fire Hire

Are you looking for job that is anything but ordinary? The Southwestern Region employs permanent and temporary seasonal firefighters and support personnel for ground and air-based wildland fire suppression and fuels management. This includes dispatchers and warehouse crews who assist frontliners with vital logistical and strategic services. 

Help protect 11 National Forests and 3 National Grasslands in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Please review information on this page and learn how you can prepare for upcoming hiring events. 

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Upcoming Fire Hire Phases

Applications for Temp Positions Now Open

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Applications will be due through USAJobs.gov by August 22. Open positions are now listed below. 

Next Permanent Hiring Phase Opens August 22

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Get your resume ready! Applications for Permanent Fire Hire Phase 1 will be accepted August 22 through September 23. Available positions are now listed below. 

Featured Fire Hire Timeline: Temp Phase 2

Temporary Seasonal Fire Hire Phase are Now Open. The next permanent hiring event begins August 23. More information on future hiring events can be found below.

Job Openings for Temp Hiring Phase 2

The following temporary seasonal positions are open for applications. Links to apply have been provided with the announcement number. Connect with a fire hire recruiter or reach out to the listed hiring manager for more information.

Job Openings for Permanent Hiring Phase 1

The following permanent positions will be open for applications August 22 to September 23. Links to apply will be provided when available. Connect with a fire hire recruiter or reach out to the listed hiring manager for more information.

All Fire Hire Phases

The tables below lists the dates for this year's temporary seasonal and permanent fire hire phases. There are typically four temporary seasonal and four permanent fire hire phases per year. 

All dates are tentative.

Connect With Us

At any time, you can connect with a Fire, Fuels and Aviation Management recruiter to learn more about upcoming opportunities.

If you need more information about a job currently being advertised, please email the recruiter associated with the advertisement or contact an office. 

When you call a Forest Service office, let the person you speak with know you are interested in fire jobs and ask if you can speak with the Fire Management Officer. Be prepared to answer questions as well. Remember, this is an opportunity to make a connection.    

Some questions you may want to ask:

  • Are there any current vacancies?
  • In a typical season, how many vacancies does the location typically have?
  • If you don’t have housing in the commutable area, ask if housing is available? If it is not, what other housing options are available in the area?
  • What does a typical day look like on district when not suppressing fire?
  • When does the district typically start their temporary employees?
  • How long does the season last?
  • What can I do to prepare myself to be ready for the season?
  • As I complete the application process, if I have questions along the way, would it be okay to contact you directly with questions?

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Last updated August 13th, 2025

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