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.
Fire Prevention
Campers and other public land users need to follow
basic campfire care.
Fire Restrictions
There may be fire
restrictions in effect for campfires, cook stoves,
smoking, or chainsaw use.
Fire Safety
Check fire safety tips for forest and grassland visitors.
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Fire Suppression
Find out about our firefighting program and forces,
including interagency hotshot crews in the Rocky Mountain
area.
Fuels Management
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 Forest 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 FireWise
program and more.
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