BLM recruits for seasonal fire jobs


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:06 PM MST


The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal employment during the 2008 fire season. To serve on a fire crew, persons must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong work ethic, ability to maintain good physical fitness, and willingness to contribute in a team-structured environment.


Applicants will be notified in May regarding their selection for one of the 20 positions on the crew. Recruits will receive classroom and field training that will enable them to safely and effectively tackle wildfire suppression.

The crew will be trained and ready for assignments starting later than month. While most fire duty will be in southeastern Arizona, some assignments may be out of state and last 14 consecutive days. Seasonal firefighters are hired on a call-when-needed basis and are only paid during training and fire assignments.

If you think you have what it takes to be a wildland firefighter, and seek meaningful employment for several months, please contact R.J. Estes, John Ziegler, or Lathe Evans at the Gila District fire office located at Safford Field Office, 928-348-4400.

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