2024 Temporary Wildland Fire Hiring

Hiring Organization: Forest Service
Employment type: Seasonal
Job Location: Various in Michigan
Application Due Date: November 9, 2023

The Huron-Manistee National Forest (HMF) is filling multiple temporary wildland firefighting positions for the 2024 fire season. Openings are available at the GS-3 (entry level), GS-4 (six months experience or education) and WG-5 levels (heavy equipment helper). The anticipated employment period for these positions is from mid-April 2024 to early September 2024. The Huron-Manistee National Forest is responsible for fire suppression on over 1.5 million acres of public and private lands. The fire program consists of 7 engine crews and 5 dozer crews as well as a type 1 Wildland Fire Module (WFM). Fire activity on the forest is highly dependent on weather patterns with firefighters responding to 150+ fires during dry years. The forest has an active prescribed fire and fuels program as well, keeping our firefighters busy with burn preparation and implementation and mechanical fuels projects utilizing masticators, heavy equipment, and chainsaws. HMF firefighters work closely with local Volunteer Fire Departments, the Michigan DNR, Michigan Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Park Service while responding to wildland fires across the state and nation.

How to apply

Interested applicants should review the Eastern Region Hiring website (link below) select the “Fire Hire” tab, then select “Michigan – Huron-Manistee National Forests” for specific location, job announcement information, pay information, hiring timeline, application/resume instructions, and contact information. This website will be updated to reflect job announcements prior to the application period. Applications will only be accepted on usajobs.gov from October 26, 2023 – November 9, 2023. Region 9 - Employment (usda.gov)

Locations & Contacts

Huron Zone (Government housing may be available):
Mio and Oscoda Stations: Warner Vanderheuel 989-739-0728 x3103 warner.vanderheuel@usda.gov
Manistee Zone (Government housing may be available):
Baldwin Station, Kevin Sherretz, kevin.sherretz@usda.gov 231-745-4631
Wellston Station, Dean Chambers, dean.chambers@usda.gov 406-422-3269
Wellston Station, Great Lakes WFM, Chris Loomis Christopher.loomis@usda.gov 989-329-2999

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