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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Firefighting Opportunities
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is looking for committed, hardworking, highly skilled individuals to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management. The fire and aviation management program jobs are very rewarding. It requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions, including Dispatch, Engine Crews, Fire and Fuels management, interagency Hotshot Crews, Dozers, and Prevention. The Fire Hire program is being implemented to streamline the hiring process for permanent fire positions. This hiring process assists the Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest to fill vacancies in a more efficient and timely manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Forest Service advertises open positions using USAJOBS, the federal government's website for listing job opportunities (called vacancy announcements) with federal agencies. USAJOBS requires setting up a user profile and allows applicants to create a resume directly in the system, upload required documents and store this information for multiple applications. You must apply to each individual vacancy announcement if you are interested. Please read each vacancy announcement carefully; each position has specific requirements you must meet to qualify and documents you must provide. If you have never used USAJOBS before, it is highly recommended that you view our How to Apply | US Forest Service (usda.gov).
- Administratively Determined/Emergency Firefighter (Temporary)
These positions are typically only used for specific incidents or fires and are “on call” in nature. AD employees are not salaried. AD employees are paid a flat hourly rate and taxes are not deducted from the paycheck, so the AD employee is responsible for reporting this income. - Temporary Seasonal Positions (6 Months)
The work is full time (40 hours or more per week), but employees in these types of positions can only work 6 months in a row. - Career Seasonal (6-12 Months)
These positions are the same as permanent full-time jobs in the federal government and carry the same full benefits package, except employees may not work year-round depending on the needs of the agency. - Permanent Full-time (Year-Around)
Personell work 40+ hours per week, 52 weeks per year. That said, benefits include regular leave each pay period.
- Dispatchers
Receive reports of wildfire and mobilize firefighters in response. Dispatchers also provide supplies and equipment to further support firefighters during a wildfire incident. - Engine Crews
These firefighters drive engines to fire locations, frequently via unimproved roads, and position engines in appropriate locations, considering the safety of the crew and equipment and how the equipment can best be used in control and mop-up operations. - Helitack Crews
These firefighters are transported by helicopters to wildfires. They provide initial attack, facilitate arrival of additional personnel, and deploy the helicopter water bucket. - Hotshot Crews
These intensively-trained, organized fire crews travel throughout the country to suppress wildfires with hand tools and firing operations. - Retardant Bases
Personnel that mobilizes and loads aircraft with fire retardant, as well as provide safety and incident information to pilots for aerial retardant delivery.
UWC Duty Locations:
- Evanston/Mountain View Ranger District (RD)
- Heber/Kamas RD
- Hill Air Tanker Base
- Logan RD
- Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center
- Ogden RD
- Pleasant Grove RD
- Salt Lake RD
- Spanish Fork RD
- Weber Basin Job Corps
Current Fire Job Opportunities
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Permanent Fire Positions
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Temporary Fire Positions
