Sign Up for Firefighter Positions
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Sign Up for Firefighter Positions
MT 43 News Staff Reporter
Hiring event: Entry-level wildland firefighter positions
Learning to fight wildfire can be a rewarding job. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, you can attend a two-day in-person event in Townsend to sign up.
From March 4 through March 15, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will be accepting applications for twelve entry-level permanent wildland firefighter and dispatcher positions. These positions allow for paid training and travel, overtime, hazard pay, and federal employee benefits, such as medical and retirement. Additionally, these positions enable employees to gain experience and knowledge to be promoted within a fire management career path.
All positions will be listed on https://www.usajobs.gov and the Forest will host a two-day in-person hiring event on March 7 and 8 to allow interested applicants to meet with recruitment officers and experienced wildland firefighters and learn about working on a fire crew. During that time, we will also cover how to apply to these positions and answer any other questions prospective applicants may have.
Townsend Ranger District, March 7 from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., March 8 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,415 So. Front, Townsend, MT 59644 or call 406-266-3425 for more information.
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