DENVER (KDVR) — The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is looking to hire 200 temporary, seasonal wildlife firefighters for the 2026 fire year.
The open positions are for locations across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, the agency said Thursday.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national and at least 18 years old. The application period will be open for 14 days from Oct. 15 through Oct. 29.
Open positions include for engine operators, hotshot crew members, hand crew members, helitack crew members, fuels technicians, fire lookouts, dispatchers and other “essential” fire management positions.
The agency notes that hiring managers will use a “Direct Hire Authority” when hiring applicants, meaning Veterans’ Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants will not apply.
Additional job information, including duty locations and application details, can be found online.
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