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USWFS streamlines wildfire response, prevention, & recovery across 500M+ acres of public lands administered by the Interior Department & tribal lands.

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Our vision statement encapsulates the standard our organization is committed to achieving.

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service strives to lead with professionalism, advance capability through continuous improvement and consistently deliver the highest level of protection for people, landscapes and communities.

Anchor to Excellence - Elevate the Standard. by @uswfs

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Long seasons of fire activity mean well-used gear.

Rolled hose, well-worn tools and a little fireline dirt tell the story. For firefighters and support personnel, this time of year can mean taking stock of well-used gear, getting equipment cleaned and maintained, returning home and, for many seasonals, preparing for some well-earned time off. A pulaski embedded in a charred tree stump with firefighters in yellow gear working in a smoky forest background. by @uswfs

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When the Mitre Rock Fire burned across the Spokane Reservation in Washington, years of active tribal forest management helped influence how the wildfire moved through portions of the landscape.

The Spokane Tribe uses prescribed burning, timber harvest, mowing and other fuels treatments to meet multiple objectives—from producing timber and maintaining healthy natural areas to reducing fuels around communities, cultural sites and other important resources. In several treated areas impacted by the Mitre Rock Fire, crews observed lower fire intensity and slower rates of spread compared with surrounding areas.

In one of those treatment areas, these conditions created an opportunity for firefighters to safely conduct a backburn and use the road as a containment feature, helping limit further fire spread.

By managing the amount and arrangement of vegetation across the landscape, the Tribe is creating areas that can moderate fire behavior and give firefighters more options when wildfires occur. Wildland fire personnel walking through a forest of tall, dry pine trees with brown needles after a wildfire under an overcast sky. by @uswfs

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On the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation, Resource Advisors, known as READs, play an important role in wildfire response, helping firefighters balance suppression needs with the protection of natural and cultural resources on the landscape.

During the Modrite Fire, READs from the Colville Reservation worked alongside partners to assess suppression actions as the fire made a rapid run across the reservation during an overnight wind event. One of those actions was a dozer line constructed near homes and across a creek to help slow the fire. Following the fire’s movement, READs worked with firefighters to assess the line and creek crossings and identify areas in need of suppression repair.

The work of the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation READs extends beyond the immediate response. From advising firefighters during active suppression to helping guide repair afterward, they bring knowledge of the reservation’s natural and cultural resources into the wildfire response and recovery process. by @uswfs

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Across the country, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service currently utilizes space and facilities owned by the BIA, BLM, FWS, & NPS. Typical spaces include fire stations, fire caches, offices, and other types of fire facilities. We are hiring a management and program analyst to manage and document the USWFS use of these bureau-owned spaces.

The right candidate has analytical skills, accuracy, knowledge of federal and bureau space and real property policy and interagency reimbursement - and the ability to find an agreement between diverse stakeholders. If you want to build a program rather than inherit one, this might be the job for you!

⏰Apply by 09/30
📍Boise, ID at the National Interagency Fire Center

Find details and qualifications needed and apply here:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/885809600 by @uswfs

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The seasons are changing across many geographic areas, including the Great Basin. As large incidents begin to wrap up, supplies and equipment are starting to make their way back to the cache systems across the country.

The Great Basin Incident Support Cache is one of several cache systems supporting wildland fire operations. Its employees keep supplies moving, receiving, sorting and refurbishing supplies and equipment as they return from assignments.

The season is changing, but the cache is still moving. A group of pulaskis with wooden handles resting against fuel canisters under a bright sunlit sky. by @uswfs

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Different landscape, different tactics. Here's what wildland firefighting looked like in late August in Nevada's rolling sagebrush country.

Photos by Caleb Ashby/DOI Firefighter in protective gear walks near a spreading wildfire in dry brush with thick smoke rising. by @uswfs

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Fall is arriving across the landscape, and our work continues.

Welcome, fall. Dense evergreen forest with mist-covered mountain cliffs in the background under a cloudy sky. by @uswfs

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Our Great Basin Smokejumpers were honored at the Boise State football game this past weekend as Community Heroes.

The smokejumpers were invited onto the blue turf for a special moment of recognition and thanks for their contributions to the Boise community and beyond. Many of their fellow jumpers are still out working at various locations throughout the country.

After a demanding summer of work, moments like this are especially meaningful. We’re grateful to be part of many wonderful communities across the country, including Boise, and proud to have our smokejumpers recognized for the work they do to protect communities across Idaho and beyond.

@boisestatefootball / @boisestateuniversity by @uswfs

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On the Colville Reservation in Washington, decades of tribal forest management and previous wildfires have created a mosaic across the landscape. In July when the Kaiser Canyon Fire moved through, firefighters and resource specialists observed where fuel breaks, timber treatments, thinning and previous fire footprints influenced fire behavior. They also identified places where extreme conditions and concentrations of available fuels overwhelmed treatments.

Together, those observations help managers understand what worked, where it worked and how future treatments can be improved. That knowledge will help inform future wildfire prevention and response efforts across Indian Country, in partnership with tribes and local communities. A small green pine sapling growing amid a forest of tall trees with dry, brown needles covering the ground. by @uswfs

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Think you’re ready to become a smokejumper?

Applications for the 2027 U.S. Wildland Fire Service smokejumper season close Friday, September 25.

Established smokejumper programs. Decades of experience. Now part of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service.
📍 Boise, Idaho — National Interagency Fire Center
📍 Fairbanks, Alaska — Fort Wainwright

Apply on USAJOBS.gov
GW-5/6/7 | Rookie and Current Smokejumpers
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GW-5 | Rookie Smokejumper by @uswfs

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