MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The United States Forest Service is hosting an in-person event to hire 400 wildland firefighters in California. Their goal is to match local candidates with local positions in California.
The live event will be held on January 24 & 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Fresno.
Wildland firefighter positions will be posted on USAJOBS.gov using direct-hire authority.
Applications will be accepted on USAJOBS.gov on January 24 & 25, 2023.
You do not need to attend the event to apply.
Wildland Firefighter Benefits
- Adventure, comradery, career advancement
- Entry-level positions with paid training and travel
- Competitive pay, overtime, and hazard pay
- Federal employee benefits
Planning on attending? Skip the line and register to reserve your spot today! For event registration and additional information, visit fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire.
Questions? Contact sm.fs.fire_hire@usda.gov.
DoubleTree Hotel
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno, CA 93721
559-268-1000
Check out this short video on beginning your career in the Forest Service!
