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National Park Service (NPS) Fire and Aviation Management offers a broad range of opportunities for individuals passionate about protecting public lands and managing wildland fires. Whether you're interested in frontline firefighting roles or providing vital support in various administrative and specialized positions, there's a place for you to contribute to the NPS's mission.From administrative assistants and budget analysts to fire ecologists and smoke management specialists, each role plays a crucial part in ensuring the success of wildland fire management efforts. Whether you're stationed in parks, regional or national offices, or geographic area coordination centers (GACCs), your contribution helps advance the common goals of wildland fire and fuels management.With a team of nearly 400 permanent employees and 600 seasonal employees, the NPS's wildland fire management program is robust and dynamic. Collaboration with partners and conservation corps rganizations further enhances the workforce, creating opportunities for veterans, and young women and men from all walks of life to engage in meaningful work within the field of wildland fire management through conservation crews.If you're motivated, safety-conscious, and enthusiastic about making a difference in protecting and enhancing public lands, the National Park Service invites you to join our team. Whether you're on the frontlines or behind the scenes, your dedication contributes to the preservation of our natural and cultural heritage for generations to come.
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Wildland Fire Management Positions
Careers in Wildland Fire
Explore different careers from front-line firefighters to information officers, fire scientists to fuels specialists.
Current Job Opportunities
Discover what wildland fire jobs are available today.
Why the National Park Service
Learn what makes the National Park Service different when it comes to wildland fire management.
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Information and Requirements ForWildland Firefighter ApplicantsFind the answers to questions such as: How do I become a firefighter?, What are the physical fitness requirements? What's the pay like?
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Do you have theQualificationsEven day-to-day operations may require specific qualifications to do a job.
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STEMMeet the Fire ScientistNPS wildland fire management is based on best available science. Interested in STEM? Fire science may be the career for you!
Last updated: May 28, 2024