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BLM needs firefighters for summer

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is now accepting applications for firefighting and dispatching positions for the 2013 fire season.

The positions cover duty stations across the state and applications are due no later than Jan. 8.

Selected applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screening and physical exam prior to employment and are subject to random drug screenings.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and U.S. citizens.

Applications are available here.

For more information about BLM firefighting positions in Nevada, please contact the following:

  • Battle Mountain District - Barry Burt Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 635-4104
  • Carson City District - Russ Bird - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 885-6104
  • Elko District - Dylan Rader - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 753-0395
  • Ely District - Ray Maestes - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 289-1923
  • Southern Nevada District - Chris Glode - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (702) 515-5131
  • Winnemucca District - Donovan Walker - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 623-1705

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