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Current 2012 Vacancies:

Seasonal hiring will begin in January 2012 and we plan to have two Forest Service GS-04 seasonal 1039 appointment positions and one Park Service GS-05 seasonal 1039 appointment.  Please check back on our website for vacancy information or call Teton Helibase after January 01, 2012.  SEE OUTREACH PAGE FOR OCR#'S FOR AVUE AND USAJOBS>

One GS-06/07 Forest Service Lead (13/13 appointment):

This 13/13 POSITION WILL BE HIRED DURING SPRING 2012 REGION 4 FIRE HIRE WITH THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF JANUARY 23.  THE OCR # IS OCRP-462-HLTKSQLDR-462-6/7 

PLEASE VISIT:  www.fs.fed.us/r4/fire/r4fire_hire/  for additional information.

Thank you!

What are the requirements to be on the crew? 
     At a minimum applicants must have at least one season of wildland firefighting experience.  This can be on an engine, handcrew, or other type of firefighting crew.  The work that the Teton Helitack Crew performs is very physically demanding.  Applicants should be able to do the following prior to applying to the crew: Seven pull-ups/chin-ups, 45 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, and a 1.5 mile run in less than 11 minutes.  Crewmemebrs will also need to complete a 90 pound pack out for three miles under the 90 minute time.  One of the most demanding parts of the job is packing your equipment from the site of your fire to the nearest pick up point.  Equipment can be in excess of 80lbs per Firefighter.  Often times the nearest road may be many miles away.  Applicants should be confident in their ability to meet these physical demands.