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.
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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.
- 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
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- DISPATCH POSITIONS
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) (Aircraft Logistics Coordinator)
Announcement Number: FADHA-26-12833186-AE
Position Information: Analyzes aviation requests and determines best source of resources for efficient and cost-effective mobilization. Monitors daily fire situation in the Great Basin geographic area with anticipation of needs; identifying shortages of critical resources. Advises offices on applicability of aircraft types and capabilities, costs and possible alternatives. Creates, utilizes and maintains various computer programs/files to facilitate the rapid flow of data and other information to appropriate user. Maintains detailed records of suppression resource use for long term planning. Updates mobilization guides, statistical and year-end reports and qualification system support. Serves on agency and interagency committees, attends meetings
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Salt Lake City
Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0462-08/09
Open Period: 11/14/2025 - 12/01/2025
- ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
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- LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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- AVIATION POSITIONS
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) (Aircraft Logistics Coordinator)
Announcement Number: FADHA-26-12833186-AE
Position Information: Analyzes aviation requests and determines best source of resources for efficient and cost-effective mobilization. Monitors daily fire situation in the Great Basin geographic area with anticipation of needs; identifying shortages of critical resources. Advises offices on applicability of aircraft types and capabilities, costs and possible alternatives. Creates, utilizes and maintains various computer programs/files to facilitate the rapid flow of data and other information to appropriate user. Maintains detailed records of suppression resource use for long term planning. Updates mobilization guides, statistical and year-end reports and qualification system support. Serves on agency and interagency committees, attends meetings
Appointment Type: Permanent Seasonal
Location(s): Salt Lake City
Pay Scale & Grade: GW-0462-08/09
Open Period: 11/14/2025 - 12/01/2025
- STUDENT TRAINEES
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