Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands

09/08/2026

🔥 WE’RE HIRING: Fire Warden I

Are you a highly motivated, skilled, and physically fit wildland fire professional? Join our team as a Fire Warden I serving Salt Lake County and help protect communities, people, and Utah from wildfire.

This position leads wildland fire efforts on non-federal lands, working with local fire departments, fire districts, federal partners, and the Utah Cooperative Wildfire System.

🌲 Wildfire suppression
🔥 Fire prevention
🪓 Hazardous fuels mitigation
🤝 Interagency coordination

💰 $34.98–$52.49/hour
📍 In-office | Full-time | Benefits eligible
📅 Apply by October 1, 2026
https://buff.ly/ZiUtF5a

This posting may close early once a sufficient applicant pool is received. Apply as soon as possible!

09/02/2026

🔥 HUMAN-CAUSED WILDFIRES

A $6 range fee vs. a $95,000 wildfire bill.

Target shooting on Wildlife Management Areas can create an extreme fire risk. It doesn't even take a spark — just intense friction and bullet heat to ignite dry vegetation. In a year already dominated by human-caused fires across the state, a quick session can wipe out vital winter habitat for big game and leave taxpayers footing a massive bill (like the estimated $95,000 spent suppressing the recent 400-acre Middle Fork Fire, pictured here).

Please use established, safer shooting ranges to keep our community and wildlife safe: https://wildlife.utah.gov/shootingranges

Visit utahfiresense.org for target shooting tips to help prevent wildfires before heading out.

06/27/2026

Today, the State Forester issued an order that bans the discharge of fireworks in the state through July 5. Under this ban, municipalities may choose to work with the State Forester to designate an area where citizens can discharge fireworks. This decision to allow or not allow fireworks will be up to each individual municipality. We encourage everyone to have a safe and fun July 4th and to celebrate with your families spark-free.

06/01/2026

💚 Pando needs YOU! 💚
Grab your friends, family, and work gloves to join the volunteer crew at Pando. Every helping hand makes a difference. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

05/29/2026

Alongside Governor Cox, Commissioner Ferry, Great Salt Lake Commissioner Steed, and many valued partners, we had the privilege of celebrating recent Great Salt Lake achievements at today’s roundtable discussion.

One major success story is the partnership between our Sovereign Lands and fire programs, using prescribed burns to remove invasive phragmites along the Great Salt Lake shoreline.

To date, the division has successfully treated 8,441 acres of this aggressive, water-intensive reed that threatens wetlands and critical shorebird habitat.

These efforts are already delivering meaningful results, including:
• An estimated 12,586 acre-feet of water savings once fully eradicated and restored to native vegetation
• Approximately $2.2 million in savings compared to mechanical treatment methods

This work highlights the power of collaboration and innovation in protecting the future of the Great Salt Lake.

05/29/2026

Utah's Closed Fire Season Begins June 1

From June 1 through October 31, seasonal burning restrictions are in effect across much of Utah to help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during the hottest and driest months of the year.

Before conducting any open burning activity, check current restrictions and local requirements.

📍 Check restrictions at: UtahFireInfo.gov
📍 Learn more about preventing human-caused wildfires at: UtahFireSense.org

05/22/2026

🔥 We’re Hiring! Join WUI Program as a WUI Technician! https://buff.ly/yxVUgvB

This full-time hybrid position supports landscape-scale fuels reduction projects, prescribed fire operations, mapping, project planning, and wildfire mitigation efforts to help protect Utah communities.

💲 $30.78–$46.18/hr
📍 Hybrid Work Schedule
📅 Apply by June 2, 2026

We’re looking for motivated team players ready to lead, learn, and support wildfire resilience across Utah.

05/21/2026

Join our team!! Help protect Utah!

is hiring an Assistant Fire Equipment Operator — a permanent seasonal, benefitted position. Please see link for more information: https://buff.ly/mqAYuUr

This role supports hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire suppression operations using heavy equipment to support wildfire suppression efforts and safeguard Utah communities this summer. 🔥

05/20/2026

05/12/2026

In a drought year, heightened common sense IS fire sense. As of May 6th, 85% of the 125 fires in 2026 have been human caused.

In 2025 vehicles and equipment topped the list of human-caused wildfires.

Stay safe this summer!!
Don't park on dry grass.
Tighten your trailer chains to keep them from sparking against the asphalt.
And check your tire pressure and brakes before you hit the road.