Asheville Interagency Hotshot Crew

08/25/2025

2025 permanent fire hire opened 08/22/2025. The crew has 1 vacancy, but we encourage you to apply as backfill opportunities may become available.
Captain:
26-FIRE-P1VA-IHCASST-78DH
Squad Boss:
26-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSQLR-67DH
Lead:
26-FIRE-P1VA-P1R2389-HCREW-56DH

Contact Luis Gutierrez with any questions:
828-257-4872
[email protected]

07/11/2025

Applications for the 2026 crew are now open and close 10/06/2025. You can find all the information @ https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/fire/resources/asheville-hotshots.
Reach out if you have any questions.

09/01/2024

Announcement
IHC Squad leader
25-FIRE-P1VA-IHCSQLR-67DH

IHC Lead
25-FIRE-P1R2389-HCREW-56DH

Contact:Luis Gutierrez
[email protected]

02/29/2024

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08/31/2023

Applications for the 2024 crew are open and close 10/01/2023. Make sure to get your apps in early. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/home/?cid=stelprdb5325230

08/13/2023

Applications for the 2024 Asheville IHC close October 1st.

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01/26/2023

The 2023 Asheville IHC season is underway. After a two-week critical training period the crew is on assignment in Florida.

01/27/2022

The 2022 Asheville Hotshot crew season is in full swing. The crew completed two weeks of critical training followed with an impactful visit to Chattanooga. OMNA International led Asheville IHC and the Pinhoti Veterans Crew on a two-day staff ride discussing “Leadership is Action” themes at the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga.

12/09/2021

One month to the start of the 2022 Asheville IHC season. Congratulations to the detailers selected this year. We’re looking forward to getting the crew back in the woods.

10/10/2018

Applications closed for the 2019 crew on October 1st. We will be making selections in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for your interest.

09/13/2018

Just a reminder that applications for the 2019 Asheville crew close October 1st .

Our recruitment period begins July 1st and ends October 1st each year. Our application will be posted here beginning July 1st and will be removed after the application deadline.

08/18/2018

Application for the 2019 Asheville IHC is out. If you know anyone interested please pass it along.

Our recruitment period begins July 1st and ends October 1st each year. Our application will be posted here beginning July 1st and will be removed after the application deadline.