Teton Interagency Fire

The permanent Supervisory Dispatcher position has been posted on USAJobs.gov under vacancy announcement numbers 11840454 ( All US Citizens) and 11840455 (open Government-Wide including special authorities PLC, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Schedule A, Veteran Hiring, and more).

This position is located in Moose, WY. Services are available in the neighboring town of Jackson, a small, recreation focused community of 10,000 year round residents. The town caters to four million tourists every summer, has an excellent hospital, well-respected school system, grocery stores, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Outdoor activities abound including hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, biking, fishing, skiing, and mountaineering. Summer temperatures range between 65 - 80 degrees. Winter temperatures range from 30 degrees to below zero with heavy snow.

Vacancy closes 03/01/2023

For additional information about this position, please contact Emily Selleck at emily_selleck@nps.gov

The 2022 Bridger Teton wildland fire season concluded with 34 fire starts. There were 15 human-caused fires, 19 lightning caused fires for a total of 112.75 acres compared to the 10 year average which is 18336.77 acres. Teton fire personnel with assistance from neighbors claimed over 2000 acres during prescribed burning operations in 2022.

Teton Interagency Dispatch Center (TIDC) dispatched 44 wildland fires, totaling 114 acres, during the 2022 fire season. Bridger Teton NF had 34 fires, Grand Teton NP had 6 fires, National Elk Refuge had 1 fire, Wyoming State Forestry Division had 2 fires and Teton County had 1 fire.

For more detailed information on the Bridger-Teton National Forest 2022 fire season read the full report here.

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation - Teton Chapter invites you to the 9th Annual Headwaters Golf Scramble to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the beautiful Cedar Creek Golf Course in Star Valley, Wyoming. We expect the tournament to fill up early this year so don't delay submitting your 2023 Team Entry Form (Registration Deadline May 15) . Entry form is a PDF fillable form that can be be filled out electronically and sent via email or print form and include check to the address identified on the form. Call for credit card payment.

Many different levels of sponsorship are available to support this worthy cause. If you are interested in becoming a tournament sponsor, email the WFF Teton Chapter at wffheadwatersgolf@gmail.com or reach out to one of the members listed on the 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities flyer.

Dinner and beverages will be provided at the end of the tournament with team, raffle, and auction prizes up for grabs. Please keep in mind you don't need to be a golfer to come and have some fun supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Friends and family are welcome to participate or volunteer to provide assistance to the event. Please feel free to contact us at our email address or contact numbers provided.

If you are planning to stay at Star Valley Ranch RV Park for our event don’t delay making your reservation as it fills up quickly during the first part of June (307-883-2670). Tell them you’re staying for the golf scramble event benefiting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and you may receive ~20% off on your stay.

We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd!