Utah Fire Information

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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• 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

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12764120-AE

Position Information: Oversees all aspects of the fuels and prescribed fire management program, including planning, implementation, compliance, and evaluation of treatments across jurisdictional boundaries. Supervises staff, coordinates interagency efforts, and provides technical expertise to support fire management objectives and air quality standards.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): Price & Vernal

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-09/11

Open Period: 07/11/2025 - 07/21/2025

SUPPRESSION & PREPAREDNESS POSITIONS

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DISPATCH POSITIONS

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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning / Training)

Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12761210-AE

Position Information: Develops, coordinates, and delivers wildland fire, prescribed fire, and aviation training courses. Also manages training logistics, serves on interagency training committees, and maintains qualification records in IQCS.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): 2 vacancies to be based in either Fillmore, Moab, Monticello, Price, Salt Lake City, or Vernal

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-09

Open Period: 07/09/2025 - 07/21/2025

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

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AVIATION POSITIONS

Wildland Firefighter (Aviation)

Announcement Number: FADHA-25-12758574-AE

Position Information: Oversees daily operations and personnel at an airtanker base supporting wildland fire suppression, ensuring compliance with aviation safety, contract, and retardant quality standards. Serves as the subject matter expert for all airtanker base functions, including logistics, aircraft coordination, equipment calibration, and base planning.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Location(s): Cedar City

Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0456-09

Open Period: 07/03/2025 - 07/21/2025

STUDENT TRAINEES

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