GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Firefighters from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit are hosting sessions this fall and winter designed to spur interest in wildland firefighting and help potential candidates navigate the hiring process.
Anyone potentially interested in a wildland firefighting job can stop by any of the sessions to learn more. A variety of firefighters will be attending to help answer questions, such as engine crew, helitack personnel, and dispatchers.
“Hiring for the 2018 wildfire season starts in January, so it is important to plan ahead," said Rob Berger, UCR Fire Management Officer. “We want to let folks know about the variety of opportunities we have each fire season, as well as offer some assistance with the application process."
Recruitment sessions will be Nov. 8 at the Glenwood Springs Community Center and Nov. 15 at the Grand Junction Air Center. Follow-up application assistance sessions will be Jan. 4 at the Holy Cross Ranger Station in Eagle, Jan. 5 at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, and Jan. 8 at the Grand Junction Air Center. All sessions will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.
For more information, log on to https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/dispatch_centers/r2gjc/employment/seasonal_employment.html
The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit includes Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service firefighting resources that cover 5.8 million acres along the Interstate 70, Colorado River and Roaring Fork River corridors from the Continental Divide to the Utah state line. The UCR includes the White River National Forest and the BLM’s Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices. The UCR cooperates with other federal and state agencies, local communities, and fire departments on a wide range of activities including fuels treatments, fire prevention, and suppression.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
