Published 10:02 am Thursday, October 29, 2026

The Ochoco and Deschutes national forests are hiring temporary seasonal employees for the 2027 fire season, with applications opening tomorrow and closing Nov. 12 on USAJobs.gov.

Positions include wildland firefighters, hotshot and handcrew members, engine crew members, smokejumpers, dispatchers, engine operators and fire lookouts. Jobs are available in Prineville, Bend, Redmond, Crescent and Sisters.

Applicants must be at least 18 by their first day of work and should prepare a resume that meets federal application requirements. More information is available at usajobs.gov and the career pages for both the Deschutes National Forest and the Ochoco National Forest.

About Michael Kohn

Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.

He can be reached at: 541-617-7818, [email protected]

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