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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 three 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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Want wildland firefighters at your job fair or other recruitment event? Fill out our request form. 

Featured Fire Hire Timeline: Temporary Phase 3

Job Openings for Temporary Hire Phase 3

The following positions will open for applications on October 30. Direct links to apply will be provided on the opening date, or you can search a position's announcement number on USAJobs.gov.

For more information on a specific opportunity, connect with a fire hire recruiter or the listed hiring manager.

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?

Hosting a Recruitment Event? 

You can request Forest Service fire recruiters to attend job fairs or other outreach and recruitment events. Just fill out our request form to start the process. 

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Last updated October 1, 2026

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