Teton Interagency Fire

The Bridger-Teton National Forest will be conducting prescribed burning across the Forest this week.

North Zone (Jackson & Blackrock Ranger Districts) will continue to conduct pile burns on Phillips Ridge this week on the Jackson Ranger District. Twenty slash piles from a 146-acre fuel reduction project will be ignited as weather and fuel conditions allow. As conditions permit, this operation will continue on a weekly basis. Smoke may be visible from Teton Pass, and motorists may see open flames and smoke during operations. Please do not report.

West Zone (Greys River & Kemmerer Ranger Districts) will conduct pile burns on approximately 20 piles along the Cedar Creek Trail, adjacent to Star Valley Ranch on Monday, 1/9.

Additionally, the West Zone will conduct pile burns on 6 slash piles in the Kelley Creek and Allen Creek areas (FS RD 10069 and FS RD 10021) on Wednesday, 2/11. Piles are ignited as weather and fuel conditions allow. There are no planned closures associated with these activities. Smoke may be visible in the area, please do not report. 

• Kelly Guard Station Mechanical Piles map
• Nugent Road Mechanical Piles map

East Zone (Big Piney & Pinedale Ranger Districts) will be burning a few slash piles at Loomis Park Ranch area on Tuesday, 2/10. Piles are ignited as weather and fuel conditions allow. There are no closures associated with these activities. Smoke will be visible in the immediate vicinity.  Please do not report.

We are thrilled to share that the permanent GS-07 Assistant Engine Captain position at Colter Bay, Grand Teton National Park, is now open as of Monday, February 2nd, 2026. This opportunity is for Engine 601, located in Colter Bay, WY, and will be filled through Announcement Number: NPSFAM-26-12862724-DHA, which you can view and apply for at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855950500. Please be aware that this announcement is shared with several other National Parks, but to apply specifically for Grand Teton, be sure to select 'Colter Bay' as your preferred duty location when submitting your application.

We're looking forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to our team at Colter Bay and value the commitment and effort you put into your application. 

The announcement will close on February 20, 2026, so please ensure that you submit your application before this date to be considered. Thank you for your interest and the time you invest in your application. Best of luck with your application! 

Contact Bill Mayer, 307-699-0139 or bill_mayer@nps.gov, with any questions or if you need assistance throughout the process.