USDA Forest Service Eastern Region - R9
626 East Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 297-3600
FAX: (414) 297-3808
TTY: (414) 297-3507
Federal Relay Service (FRS): (866) 377-8642
Fire and Aviation
Fire Hire
Become involved with one of the most challenging and rewarding out-of-doors jobs the Forest Service has to offer. For summer fire fighting positions, start applying in January as most jobs are filled by April. If interested, contact a local National Forest Fire Organization for more information and additional assistance. More fire hire information.
NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER Located in Boise, Idaho, NIFC is the nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland fire status and national situation reports.
Eastern Area Coordination Center (EACC) serves federal and state wildland fire agencies within the twenty-state eastern area.
Fire Weather Fire weather forecasts for specific fire weather watches and red flag warnings.
FIREFIGHTING ORDERS: Recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts.