Utah Fire Information

The BLM Utah Fire and Aviation Management Program is responsible for fire suppression, hazardous fuels reduction projects, fostering fire-adapted and resilient communities, training local fire departments, providing excess equipment to cooperators, 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. Our mission is to be safe, efficient, progressive and collaborative and to focus on our highest priority — firefighter and public safety.  

The Utah Fire and Aviation Management Program is organized into three geographic zones: the West Desert District Fire Program, the Desert Rivers Fire Management Unit, and the Color Country and Paria River Fire Management Unit. Each zone is supported by dedicated fire and aviation staff, with statewide program coordination and oversight based in the BLM Utah State Office in Salt Lake City

Utah’s Fire and Aviation Management Program includes the following key areas. Explore each one in more detail using the specific program pages linked in the menu on the right.

• Wildland Fire Operations (Suppression) and Aviation
• Fire Department Partnerships
• Fuels Management
• Fire Mitigation & Community Assistance

Fire Positions 

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. You can find current fire positions using the drop down menu below or checking USAJOBS, the official Federal Government's employment site. 

Search Tips:

• 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.
• USAJOBS also provides an opportunity to choose criteria to find the types of jobs you are interested in and will notify you with an email when that type of job is open and accepting applications. When you are logged into My Account on USAJOBS, select Saved Searches.

Note: Always verify the closing dates in the USAJOBS announcement.

FUELS & PREVENTION POSITIONS

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SUPPRESSION & PREPAREDNESS POSITIONS

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (IHC Superintendent/Veteran Hand Crew Superintendent)

Announcement Number: FADHA-26-12862557-CGR2

Position Information: Serves as Superintendent of an Interagency Hotshot Crew, directing administrative functions, budgets, and crew physical training programs. Determines tactical operations and fireline construction based on fire behavior and safety, while maintaining equipment inventory and coordinating with interagency partners.

Appointment Type: Permanent 

Location(s): Salt Lake City

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-10

Open Period: 1/22/2026 - 2/5/2026

 

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations)

Announcement Number: FADHA-26-12859545-CGR2

Position Information: Provides second-level supervision and directs tactics, resources, and aircraft during initial and extended attacks. Manages complex fuels projects and coordinates logistics with dispatch while ensuring staff preparedness through physical training and interagency coordination.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): Price, Saint George, Vernal, & Vernon

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-10

Open Period: 1/22/2026 - 2/5/2026

 

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)

Announcement Number: FADHA-26-12869587-CGR2

Position Information: Directs assigned suppression operations and implements tactical strategies in the field using fireline resources. Applies expert knowledge of fire behavior, topography, and weather to ensure crew safety during initial and extended attack. Supervises engine crewmembers in field duties and training, with secondary responsibility for administrative program management.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): Eureka, Fillmore, Kanab, Moab, Monticello, Saint George, Vernal, & Vernon

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-8

Open Period: 1/22/2026 - 2/5/2026

DISPATCH POSITIONS

Logistics Management Specialist (Dispatch Center Manager)

Announcement Number: FADEU-26-12865252-AE

Position Information: Supervise the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): Price or Vernal

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0346-11

Open Period: 1/14/2026 - 1/29/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

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AVIATION POSITIONS

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STUDENT TRAINEES

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