August 29, 2026 - SONORA, Calif. -  The Stanislaus National Forest is seeking dedicated and hardworking applicants for positions in the Fire and Aviation Management program during the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest (PSW) Permanent Fall Fire Hire event.  

The Fire and Aviation Management Program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions that respond to wildfires and work in fuels management.  Various open positions are located throughout the Stanislaus National Forest.  All vacancies will be listed on the USAJOBS website along with directions for the application process.  

Positions include dispatchers, fire engine and equipment operators, fire management officers and planners, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and techs, handcrew, hotshot and helitack members, prescribed fire and fuels specialists, and more.

For a list of positions available on the Stanislaus National Forest, please visit our Fire Hire page (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/stanislaus/working-with-us/careers/fire-hire) and scroll down to Current Job Openings. Applications for this event will be accepted through September 22, 2026.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Forest Public Affairs Officer, Benjamin Cossel, benjamin.cossel@usda.gov or 209-288-6261.



Source: Stanislaus National Forest