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Permanent Fire Positions – Hiring Now!

Hiring for permanent fire positions open March 10 - March 19, 2026, at USAJOBS.

Visit our Fire Hiring Webpage for more information and a sample 2-page resume template.

Northern Region Fire Hiring

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The Northern Region hires hundreds of permanent wildland fire positions across National Forests and Grasslands in north Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. Hiring for permanent Wildland Firefighter positions happens year-round in a phased approach.

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Last updated March 11, 2026