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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is announcing the 2026 Fire Hire Outreach period, which runs from August 22 through September 23. This is the first step in the hiring process for wildland fire positions across the forest for the 2026 season.
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to provide for fire suppression and hazardous fuels management. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions, including fuels, aviation, dispatch, engine crews, hand crews, helitack, and prevention.
Interested applicants are encouraged to:
- Review wildland fire career information HERE.
- Prepare or update their USAJOBS profile and résumé.
- Submit outreach responses for positions of interest before September 23.
- Monitor USAJOBS.gov for the official job postings, which will follow the Outreach period.
Additional details, including links to outreach notices and application instructions, will be available on USAJOBS once postings are live.
The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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Careers in Wildland Firefighter
Firefighters have to love to work and live outdoors. Working on wildfires requires staying at a camp that could be very remote, sleeping in tents and eating MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to staying in a large fire camp with catered meals and showers. Firefighters are ready to respond to a wildfire 24-hours a day. Many times firefighters are dispatched to a fire from the field and may be required to stay up to 14 days on an incident anywhere in the US. The work varies from digging line with hand tools, cutting line with chainsaws, providing support with water from aircraft, engines, pumps or portable tanks to backfiring with fuses or drip torches.
Careers in the Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service manages 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands, including treasures like the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Our workforce is as diverse as the landscapes we steward, offering roles that span the outdoors, offices, and labs. Whether you’re drawn to fieldwork, research, or community support, there’s a job for you to make a difference. Below, discover the many career paths within the Forest Service—each vital to caring for the land and serving the people.
How to Apply
Visit USAJOBS.gov and select “Create Profile” on the front page. Use an email address that you will always have access to, not a work or school email
USAJOBS will take you through a survey to gather information about which hiring authority you may fall under, contact information, citizenship status, and education.
Under the Documents section, you can add resumes. If you don't have a resume, visit the Building a Federal Resume webpage for tips. You can also use the resume builder tool within USAJOBS. Find it under the Resumes section of your profile.
Some jobs require other documents such as transcripts, proof of performance, veteran paperwork, or other. This varies by job. Review the job announcement carefully and visit the Official Documents page for more information.
You can also fill out the Preferences section of your profile to select the types of jobs you are looking for, including work locations and schedules.
Use the search bar on the front page of USAJOBS to search for certain jobs, career fields, agencies, locations, or more. If the Preferences section in your profile is complete, the search automatically populates with your choices.
You can adjust the Filters box on the right. The Top Filters tab shows search options like departments, agencies, pay, grade levels, job series, and hiring authorities. The More Filters tab shows search options like relocation assistance, work schedule, appointment type, security clearance, and travel percentage. Once you select your filters, you can choose Save Search at the top of the page.
Select a job opening, and you’ll find information like how to apply, eligibility requirements, and required documents. Read this information carefully to find out if you qualify for the job. If you would like to apply for the job later, note the close date and select Save below Apply Now. You can access this job opening at any time from your profile.
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