200 Firefighter Jobs Open in Colorado: Here’s How To Apply

The summer of 2024 included more than a few tense wildfire moments in Colorado. Thirteen wildfires grew to a size of at least 1000 acres in 2024, resulting in the loss of more than 42,000 acres.

From the Alexander Mountain Fire in Laramie County to the wildfires near Grand Junction, Delta, and Montrose, Coloradans witnessed hundreds of firefighters bravely battling during the peak of summer heat. Now Colorado is ready to hire even more Wildland Firefighters for the 2025 season.

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USDA Forest Service Job Openings

The Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) of the USDA Forest Service is looking ahead to the 2025 wildfire season and is calling for an additional 200 temporary firefighters who are willing to serve in Colorado and throughout Region 2 when needed (Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming).

Employees would be deployed to grasslands and national forests to fill roles as engine operators, hotshot crew members, hand crew members, helitack crew members, fuels technicians, fire lookouts, dispatchers, and fire management positions.

Coloradans Should Apply Now

Want to serve the state and region you love? Act now. The USDA Forest Service says the vacancy announcements will be open until 11/6/2024. The openings will also be posted at USAJOBS.com.

Application Tips

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions listed above, you'll need to create an account with USAJOBS before you can apply. Take a minute to set up an account first. If you have questions about any of the openings or the application process you can contact Human Resources at 1-877-372-7248 (select Option 2 and follow prompts).

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