Fire Hire

Are you looking for job that is anything but ordinary? The Southwestern Region employs firefighter 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. 

We also welcome you to connect with a Fire, Fuels and Aviation Management recruiter.

Phase 3 Fire Hire Timeline

This timeline is for the Permanent Non-Centralized, GS-3 through GS-1, all WG's, and 401 fire hire event.

1. Review the packet and recorded webinars

• Recorded webinars for jobseekers include Tips for Job Seekers, Hiring Eligibility and Qualifications, How to Write a Federal Resume, and Navigating USAJOBS.gov.

2. Apply (April 14-24) 

• Review the complete list below and apply through USAJOBS.gov.
• The application deadline is to be announced.
• Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS.gov.

3. Recommendations and Selections (May 12-27) 

• Usually completed within two weeks of the beginning date.
• Forest representatives will contact candidates, conduct interviews and make recommendations for hiring.
• We highly encourage you to be available via phone and email during this time.
• If you were not selected, check your USAJOBS account for status updates.

4. Start Date (no later than July 27)

Applications for Phase 3 are now closed. We welcome you to connect with a Fire, Fuels and Aviation Management recruiter to learn more about openings and upcoming events.

If you are interested in learning more about a career in Fire, Fuels and Aviation Management please connect with a recruiter. If you need more information about a job currently being advertised, please email the recruiter associated with the advertisement above or listed below.