| SFNF NEWS RELEASE |
| The Santa Fe National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies. Jobs include dispatchers, equipment operators, fire engine operators, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and technicians, handcrew members, helitack crew members, hotshot crew members, prescribed fire and fuels specialists, smokejumpers, and more. Applications are open now through September 22, 2026 on USAJobs.gov. A list of positions are available are on the Southwestern Region Fire Hire website. Any U.S. citizen or national at least 18 years of age can apply. To learn more about the Santa Fe National Forest visit our website. For benefits, information about working in wildland fire, or for more information about the Forest Service, visit www.fs.usda.gov. About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation for more than 100 years. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and recreation opportunities. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, supports the nation’s forest industry and energy needs, and operates the largest and most respected wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. By providing assistance to state and private landowners and working with tribes and other partners, the Forest Service also helps steward an additional 900 million forested acres within the U.S. |