Overview
The BLM Utah Fire and Aviation Program is responsible for fire suppression, treatment of hazardous fuels, fire prevention and investigation, and fire rehabilitation on nearly 23 million acres of public lands in Utah. As of the 2024 10-year average, Utah experiences 1,090 wildfires a year that burn approximately 137,276 acres per year. Working in a variety of firefighting and support positions, we annually employ many seasonal and permanent personnel. There are 31 engines located throughout the state and two helicopters with firefighting crews. The Bonneville Hotshots are based in Salt Lake City. We host one permanent air tanker base in Cedar City and several single engine air tanker bases during fire season.
Our community assistance program is active in providing local residents and visitors with fire prevention and education information, community fire planning, and investigating the causes of fires.
We are engaged with partners at multiple scales in reducing hazardous fuels and improving ecosystem health.
Major fuels management initiatives in Utah include:
- Reducing fire’s impact on sage-grouse
- Cooperative hazardous fuel reduction projects through the Watershed Restoration Initiative
- Implementing strategies toward resilient landscapes
We assist with training of local fire departments through the Local Cooperator Assistance Program. In addition to supporting the five wildland fire dispatch centers in the state, we host the Great Basin Coordination Center located in Salt Lake City.
Firefighting is an exciting career! Interested in applying for a firefighting position? Applications for summer seasonal work are accepted typically in November-January. See our current vacancies below.
Fire Positions
You can find current fire positions using the drop down menu below or checking USAJOBS, the official Federal Government's employment site.
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- FUELS & PREVENTION POSITIONS
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- SUPPRESSION & PREPAREDNESS POSITIONS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Helicopter Crew Supervisor)
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12671750-CGR
Position Information: Serves as an Assistant Fire Helicopter Crew Supervisor on a helitack crew. Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property.
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location(s): Moab
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-8
Open Period: 03/21/2025 - 04/07/2025
Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain)
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12675357-CGR
Position Information: Serves as a lead wildland firefighter and member of an engine crew. Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Eureka, Grantsville, Moab, Price, Richfield
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-5/6/7
Open Period: 03/21/2025 - 04/07/2025
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12678316-CGR
Position Information: Serves as a trained and experienced wildland firefighter on one of the following crews: fuels, handcrew, hotshot, engine, helitack or wildland fire module.
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Kanab, Saint George
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-3/4/5
Open Period: 03/28/2025 - 04/14/2025
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12675355-CGR
Position Information: Serves as a senior wildland firefighter and member of one of the following crews: fuels, handcrew, hotshot, engine, helitack or wildland fire module.
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Cedar City, Kanab, Moab, Price, Saint George, Salt Lake City
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-4/5/6
Open Period: 03/28/2025 - 04/14/2025
- DISPATCH POSITIONS
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12665501-CGR
Position Information: Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field.
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Moab
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0462-6/7
Open Period: 03/28/2025 - 04/14/2025
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12678017-CGR
Position Information: Receive fire reports, determines location, land status, and current fire information to dispatch personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Moab, Vernal
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0462-4/5
Open Period: 03/28/2025 - 04/14/2025
- ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
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- LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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- AVIATION POSITIONS
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- STUDENT TRAINEES
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Contact Us: blakejohnson@blm.gov