DNR Hiring 550 Firefighters For 2019 Wildfire Season

OLYMPIA, WA - The state needs to hire up to 550 wildfire firefighters for the upcoming 2019 season. The 2018 wildfire set a state record with over 1,800 fires.

The upcoming 2019 could be just as bad.

The temporary firefighter positions typically last June through September, but some positions could span April to October depending on how bad wildfires get.

Here's more from the state Department of Natural Resources:

DNR provides hired firefighters with all required safety clothing, equipment and training they need. Applicants should be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work. Positions span different kinds of wildland firefighting such as hand crews, engine leaders, helitack firefighters, and squad bosses. Those interested can visit DNR’s website www.dnr.wa.gov/employment, to scan firefighting job descriptions, or visit the agency’s blog post.

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