The Bureau of Land Management is holding a hiring event Feb. 2 – 4 in Sacramento at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel to quickly fill over 100 wildland firefighter and support positions for the 2024 fire year. Applicants are encouraged to attend the in-person event, but may apply online in advance.
During the in-person event, hiring officials will be available onsite to answer questions, review resumes, conduct interviews and help you navigate the application process.
At the hiring event, selected applicants will be able to complete background checks, medical exams and job offers may be made on-the-spot. There will also be a LIVE Q&A where applicants can ask questions of current wildland fire personnel. Interviews may be scheduled up until 4 pm each day.
Applicants should bring:
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- Two forms of valid, government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license and social security card, or passport
- Complete resume
- Military records, if applicable (DD214, VA Letters)
- IQCS report or other training records, if applicable
- Recommendation letters, if available
- Pen and paper
Be prepared to complete a health history questionnaire and a medical exam, if selected
If you can’t attend in person but still want to apply online, check out protips for landing your first fire job.