Overview
The BLM Utah Fire and Aviation Program is a complex organization 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.
Interested in Applying for A Firefighting Position? Firefighting is an exciting career! Applications for summer seasonal work are accepted typically in November-January. See our current vacancies below. Go to www.utahfireinfo.gov and www.firejobs.doi.gov for more information.
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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- If you know the announcement number of the vacancy you want to apply to, enter it in the Keyword Search box then select the Search button.
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Note: Always verify the closing dates in the USAJOBS announcement.
- FUELS & PREVENTION POSITIONS
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- SUPPRESSION & PREPAREDNESS POSITIONS
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Announcement Number: BLM-FIRE-2025-004-DHA
Position Information: Serves as an entry level or trained and experienced wildland firefighter on an engine crew.
Appointment Type: Temporary
Location(s): Cedar City, Eureka, Fillmore, Grantsville, Kanab, Moab, Monticello, Price, Richfield, Saint George, Salt Lake City, Vernal, & Vernon
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-03/04/05
Open Period: 10/21/2024 - 11/12/2024
Announcement Number: BLM-FIRE-2025-008-DHA
Position Information: Serves as an entry level or trained and experienced wildland firefighter on one of the following types of crews: fuels management, prevention, and/or wildland fire module.
Appointment Type: Temporary
Location(s): Fillmore, Saint George, & Salt Lake City
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-03/04/05
Open Period: 10/21/2024 - 11/12/2024
- DISPATCH POSITIONS
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Announcement Number: BLM-FIRE-2025-014-DHA
Position Information: Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field and coordinate dispatch operations.
Appointment Type: Temporary
Location(s): Cedar City, Draper, & Richfield
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-2151-03/04/05/06/07
Open Period: 10/21/2024 - 11/12/2024
Fire Dispatch (Forestry Technician)
Announcement Number: BLM-FIRE-2025-016-DHA
Position Information: Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field and coordinate dispatch operations.
Appointment Type: Temporary
Location(s): Cedar City, Draper, Moab, Richfield, & Vernal
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0462-04/05/06/07
Open Period: 10/21/2024 - 11/12/2024
- ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
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- LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations Specialist)
Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12579821-LE
Position Information: Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fireline activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft.
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location(s): Price or Vernal, Saint George, & Salt Lake City or Vernon
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-10
Open Period: 10/21/2024 - 11/25/2024
- AVIATION POSITIONS
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Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
Announcement Number: BLM-FIRE-2025-010-DHA
Position Information: Works as a crew member on a Helitack (helicopter) crew.
Appointment Type: Temporary
Location(s): Moab, Saint George, & Salt Lake City
Pay Scale & Grade: GS-0456-03/04/05
Open Period: 10/15/2024 - 11/12/2024
- STUDENT TRAINEES
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Contact Us: BLM_UT_FireJobs@blm.gov