The Forest Service is hosting an in-person event to hire 400 wildland firefighters in California. Come meet regional fire and human resources staff, ask questions, learn about the fire crews and their duties, and tentative job offers may be extended to qualifying candidates. Our goal is to match local candidates with local positions in California. Wildland firefighter positions will be posted on USAJOBS.gov using direct-hire authority.

Applications will be accepted on USAJOBS.gov 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 reserve your spot today: In-Person Redding Fire Hire

February 14 to 15, 2023 from 9 AM to 5 PM PST

Questions? Contact sm.fs.fire_hire@usda.gov

Applicants do not have to attend an in-person event to apply. For applicants who plan on attending an event, we highly suggest applying before the event and reserving a scheduled time in order to avoid a long wait. Our goal with these events is to answer questions and match local candidates with local positions in California.

Applicants may still attend the event as walk-ins. However, we cannot guarantee a walk-in applicant will make it through the application and job offer process during the scheduled event.

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