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The USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region Fire and Aviation Management program is in the process of hiring permanent positions. Help protect our nation's resources for generations to come!
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The USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region Fire and Aviation Management program is in the process of hiring permanent positions. Help protect our nation's resources for generations to come!
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| Official Title | Announcement # | Unit | City | State | Number of Positions | Grade | Opening and Closing Dates | Contact Name | |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Baldwin | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-03 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Mio | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-03 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Oscoda | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-03 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Wellston | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-03 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Wellston | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-03 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC048-4DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Baldwin | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-04 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC048-4DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Mio | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-04 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC048-4DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Oscoda | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-04 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC048-4DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Wellston | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-04 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
| Wildland Firefighter | 26-TEMPF3-R9-2PC049-4DH | Huron-Manistee NF | Wellston | Michigan | 1 | GW-0456-04 | Open 10/16/2025-Close 10/29/2025 | John Jensen | john.nortonjensen@usda.gov |
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Eastern Area Hiring Timeline
| Hiring | Positions | Hiring Event | Announcement Open Period | Announcement Close Period | Application Review and Selection of Applicants for Vacant Positions Starts |
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| Temp Phase 1 | Seasonal Fire / Fire Support | Temporary | July 1, 2025 | July 14, 2025 | Aug. 19, 2025 |
| Temp Phase 2 | Seasonal Fire / Fire Support | Temporary | August 8, 2025 | August 22, 2025 | Sep. 29, 2025 |
| Perm Phase 1 | Target Grade GW-10 and Below Vacant Positions | Permanent | August 22, 2025 | September 23, 2025 | Oct. 29, 2025 |
| Temp Phase 3 | Seasonal Fire / Fire Support | Temporary | October 16, 2025 | October 29, 2025 | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| Temp Phase 4 | Seasonal Fire / Fire Support | Temporary | December 31, 2025 | January 14, 2026 | Feb. 25, 2026 |
| Perm Phase 2 | Target Grade GW-11 and Above | Permanent | January 13, 2026 | January 22, 2026 | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| Perm Phase 3 | Vacant Positions Target Grade GW-3 and above | Permanent | March 10, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| Perm Phase 4 | Vacant Positions Target Grade GW-7 and above | Permanent | May 19, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
Prepare for A Fire Hire Event
A commonly asked question is whether it is difficult to become a firefighter. Learn more.
- Take the required basic fire courses at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) website.
- L180, S110, S130, S190
- Review the videos, The Heart of a Firefighter and It's Not Just Fire, about wildland firefighting.
- Learn more about jobs in the Eastern Region (R9) of the Forest Service.
Tips for Applying to be a Wildland Firefighter
- Start your profile on USAJOBS.gov.
- Review how to apply for a Forest Service Job for helpful tips.
- Join a webinar about how to apply for a federal job or search recruitment events.
- Join the jobseeker database and be notified of upcoming hiring events and webinars.
- Email sm.fs.r9firehire@usda.gov for more information.
Wildland firefighters work in a variety of specialized positions, including air attack, fire engine crews, fuels management, hand crews, helirappel, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, patrol and prevention technicians, and smokejumping. These crews often travel throughout the Eastern Region and other regions of the country. Learn more about people working in fire and explore additional firefighter programs.
Additional firefighter programs
Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
The intent of the Program is to take a career entry firefighter and provide education, training and paid work experience over a 12 to 48-month period, depending on experience. Upon successful completion of all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Program, the apprentice will reach journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.
Pathways Program
The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree. There are three different paths available.
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Each award provides full tuition, as well as room and board, for the term of the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.