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Baker River Hotshots
The Baker River Interagency Hotshot Crew is a highly-trained Type 1 wildland fire suppression crew. Since its inception in 1976, these hard-working professionals have spent summers battling forest fires and, when needed, responding to federal emergencies around the U.S.
Baker River Hotshots learn and practice critical fireline skills that rely upon communication, team-building and high-reliability concepts. This organization provides an exciting and fulfilling job for those fit enough for the challenge. The Baker River IHC has a proud history built on camaraderie, strong work ethic and mutual respect.
The Baker River Hotshots are hosted by the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the Mt. Baker Ranger District and stationed at Koma Kulshan Guard Station.
The crew is on call between late April and October, averaging more than 100 days per season on assignment a year. While not on fire assignments, the hotshot crew accomplishes a variety of project assignments such as prescribed burning, building and maintaining trails and performing building maintenance.
Contact Us
Gary Chicks - 360-854-2643
For Seasonal Job information, please view our hiring page at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mbs/about-forest/jobs
Alerts & Warnings
- Mallardy Ridge Trailhead and FSR 4030 and 4032 Closure
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- Delays possible on PCT at the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area
- FSR 4110 Road Closure
- Camping Restrictions
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Hwy 542 Closed to Artist Point
- New food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions