For the latest fire news contact one of the
following dispatch centers: Northern
Colorado, Southeastern
Wyoming, Southwestern
Wyoming.
Fire Hire
The Forest Service hires permanent and seasonal firefighters.
Look for job series #0462, which includes most fire-related
jobs, when searching Rocky
Mountain Region, USAJobs,
and other
listings.
Some firefighting and restoration work is done by contractors.
Campers and other public land users need to follow
basic campfire care.
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There may be some restrictions or special orders in effect for campfires, cook stoves, smoking, or chainsaw use.
To protect homes and improve the health of the forest,
we can use several methods to reduce thick forest vegetation
(fuels) where the forest may be subject to a destructive
wildland fire.
The region has expanded fire assessment, suppression,
and prevention programs to carry out the National Fire
Plan.
Protecting Your Home
Find information on home protection, safe debris burning,
the Fire
Wise program and more.
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