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With winter-like conditions now upon us, pile burning has begun across the Teton Interagency Area. Slash piles are a result of fuels reduction projects and are typically burned once snow is on the ground.

Kemmerer & Afton area - Bridger-Teton National Forest Will Implement Prescribed Fire Near Hams Fork this Fall

Jackson & Blackrock area - Pile Burning Planned on the Bridger-Teton National Forest

Pinedale & Big Piney Area - Pile Burning to begin on BTNF Near Pinedale

Grand Teton National Park Firefighter & Dispatcher Seasonal Vacancies Open Now!

Seasonal announcements for Grand Teton National Park opened Monday, November 12th. These are the announcements we use to hire temporary (seasonal) Wildland Firefighters and Dispatchers at the GS-3, 4, & 5 grade levels.

Public Safety Dispatcher GS-5 (new!)- Announcment Number: IM-1539-IMDO-25-12611087-DE Open 11/19 - 12/09, Duty location Moose, WY.

Fire Logistics Dispatcher - Announcement Number: NPS-FIRE-2025-030-DHA Open 11/12 - 12/3, Duty location Moose, WY .

Wildland Firefighter - Engine 301, Engine 601, and Teton Fire Module - Announcement Number: NPS-FIRE-2025-017-DHA Open 11/12 - 12/3

These announcements are shared with many other National Parks across the country. There are three duty stations listed for Grand Teton this year. This announcement will be used to fill all seasonal Wildland Firefighters in Grand Teton. Choose Moose for Engine 301, Colter Bay for Engine 601, and Moran for the Teton Fire Module.

Tips for filling out your application, some common application mistakes, and additional information can be found at https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/

Please have your application submitted before the closing dates to be considered for these positions.

Grand Teton National Park Firefighter & Dispatcher Seasonal Vacancies Open Now!

BTNF Hosts Smokey Bear Holiday Coloring Contest

Pinedale, November 14, 2024—In honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, the Pinedale and Big Piney Ranger Districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest are hosting a holiday coloring contest! Color sheets can be found at Tetonfires.com or at the Pinedale and Big Piney offices.

Email a scan or photo of completed color sheets to nan.stinson@usda.gov or text to 307-231-4322. Completed color sheets can also be brought into the Pinedale District office at 29 E. Fremont Lake Road (at the east end of the Ridley’s parking lot) or the Big Piney District office at 10418 S. U.S. Hwy 189.

All participants will receive a Smokey Bear ribbon (as supplies last) and a Smokey Bear Christmas tree ornament. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 0-5 years, 6-10 years and 10+ years old. Please include the artist’s name, age, and telephone number on the back of the coloring sheet. Winners will be called on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Happy holidays and happy coloring!

For Coloring Sheets Click here!

BTNF Hosts Smokey Bear Holiday Coloring Contest