About Us:

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is seeking highly motivated individuals for summer employment in a variety of wildfire positions.

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest encompasses Northern Utah from the Idaho border to the southwest corner of Wyoming, south to the Nephi, Utah, and west to Tooele, Utah. 

We have DUTY STATIONS located in:

• Logan, UT
• Ogden, UT
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Pleasant Grove, UT
• Heber City, UT
• Spanish Fork, UT
• Mountain View, WY
  

The Forest encompasses 2.1 million ecologically diverse acres, ranging from 4500 feet to 13, 528 feet in elevation.  The Forest is one of the most heavily visited Forests in the nation.

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Employment Opportunities

• 7 Engines - 7 person Type 4 Engine Crews. Respond to initial attack, mobile attack, point protection and support fire operations. (arduous packtest required)
• 3 Initial Attack Squads - 5 to 6 person squads. Support local initial attack and national extended fire operations. (arduous packtest required)
• 3 Helicopters - 2 local helicopters and 1 national helicopter. Support helicopter operations, crew shuttle and other fire operations. (arduous packtest required)
• Logan Hotshots - 20 person National type 1 crew. Supports national extended fire operations.
(arduous packtest required)
• Fuels Crew - Collect fuels moisture samples, forest fuel loading inventory, and supports the wildland fire / prescribed fire program.
• Northern Utah Interagency Dispatch - Receives fire reports, direct resources, and supports suppression operations.
• Prevention Technicians - Educate, Engineer and Enforce Forest and Fire Regulations. (packtest required)
• Tanker Base - Direct loading and movement of aircraft, coordinate communication with the pilots and Hill Airforce Base Resources

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Employment Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least 18 years old (when reporting to work).
• Pass Fire Physical Exam.
• Negative Drug Testing.
• Work Capacity Test (pack test) 1st day.
• Complete Basic Fire School - once hired.

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Physical Fitness

Wildland firefighters need a high level of muscular and cardiovascular fitness to perform safely in difficult environments. Being prepared to work in steep terrain, extreme temperatures, high altitude and smoke.
Applicants must pass a work capacity test (pack test) as a condition of hire. The pack test consists of a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack over level terrain. The test must be completed in 45 minutes or less. This test is administered on the first day of work. Applicants that fail the test will not be offered a firefighting position.

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