Plumas National Forest announces several upcoming recruitment events in Northern California, which are “excellent opportunities for those interested in a career in wildland firefighting.”
The USDA Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighters in permanent and permanent seasonal positions for hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews and more. Applicants are sought who love the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact. Three events in mid-January are designed to help potential applicants learn more about becoming wildland firefighters. Those interested can talk with several members of the Region 5 fire organization, which includes Plumas National Forest, and learn why they’re committed to caring for the land and serving people.
These three in-person recruitment events — to fill about 400 wildland firefighter permanent and
permanent seasonal positions — will each be held 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
on Saturday.
- Jan. 12 and 13 in Reedley at Reedley College, 995 N. Reed Ave.
- Jan. 12 and 13 in Redding at Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Dr.
- Jan. 19 and 20 in Sacramento (McClellan Park) at Wildland Fire Training and Conference Center, 3237 Peacekeeper Way
Applicants are invited to talk with regional fire staff, get application help and learn about the benefits of working for the Forest Service. Applicants do not need to attend the recruitment event to apply. Jobs will be posted on http://www.USAJobs.gov using the direct hire authority. Applicants are encouraged to review job announcements carefully for deadlines, details and required information. Employment start dates may vary.
For more information about the California wildland firefighter recruitment event, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/recruitment-events/wildland-firefighter-hiring. To learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events and resources to help
with the application process, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
Information submitted by Plumas National Forest
