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 AZ, NM, TX, OK
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El Malpais NM is continuing ignitions on the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire today, 5/31. Crews successfully treated 500 acres of NPS lands yesterday. Operations are expected to continue through the week. More info: inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden…
Smoke rises from grasses and bushes as the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire gets underway at El Malpais National Monument. A roadway, Highway 53, is in the foreground and large ponderosa pines are standing above the smoke and flames.

ALT Smoke rises from grasses and bushes as the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire gets underway at El Malpais National Monument. A roadway, Highway 53, is in the foreground and large ponderosa pines are standing above the smoke and flames.

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The National Park Service is recruiting a Fire Management Officer for the Intermountain Region's Pueblo Zone at @BandelierNPS. For more info or to apply, please visit go.usa.gov/xunrT. #FireJob #NMFire
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Visit nps.gov/fam to learn about the @FireAviationNPS program and nps.gov/subjects/fire/news.h… for fire information
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#FireJob Wildland Fire Module Leader at @SaguaroNPS go.usa.gov/xATzJ #NotYourOrdinaryJob
Wildland firefighters protecting natural resources and structures

ALT Wildland firefighters protecting natural resources and structures

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When the Temperature Dips, Remember These Tips! Cover chimney and stove pipe openings with non-flammable metal screen. Remove branches hanging above the chimney or flue. Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from structures. #WildfireSafety
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Wildfire season is year-round in many parts of the country. Plan for Wildfire. Prepare Your Home. Prevent wildfires. go.usa.gov/x7Mxh The latest National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook is available on go.usa.gov/x7MxN #ReadySetGo #PreventWildfires
Above normal wildland fire portential in December in portions of central Texas and Oklahoma, and Southern California

ALT Above normal wildland fire portential in December in portions of central Texas and Oklahoma, and Southern California

Above normal wildland fire potential in January in portions of southeast Colorado, southern Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas

ALT Above normal wildland fire potential in January in portions of southeast Colorado, southern Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas

Above normal wildland fire potential in February in the Southwest and Southeast US

ALT Above normal wildland fire potential in February in the Southwest and Southeast US

Above normal wildland fire potential in portions of the Southwest and Southern US in March

ALT Above normal wildland fire potential in portions of the Southwest and Southern US in March

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#FireJob @BandelierNPS @GrandCanyonNPS @GrandTetonNPS @LakeMeredithNPS @RockyNPS @YellowstoneNPS @ZionNPS are recruiting Wildland Fire Engine Operators. Learn more and apply at go.usa.gov/x7fUp #NotYourOrdinaryJob
Fire Engine

ALT Fire Engine

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#FireJob GS-0462-7 Forestry Technician (FIRE) (Engine Supervisor) at @BandelierNPS go.usa.gov/x7ykH #NotYourOrdinaryJob
A prescribed fire burns on the forest floor below a park sign

ALT A prescribed fire burns on the forest floor below a park sign

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#FireJob GS-4 Forestry Technician (Wildland Firefighter) at @LakeMeredithNPS go.usa.gov/x7ykf #NotYourOrdinaryJob
Firefighters ignite a prescribed burn

ALT Firefighters ignite a prescribed burn

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#NotYourOrdinaryJob GS 3-5 Wildland Firefighter (Forestry Aid/Technician) opportunities including #FireJobs at @GrandCanyonNPS @SaguaroNPS @DinosaurNPS @GlacierNPS @BandelierNPS @ZionNPS @BryceCanyonNPS @YellowstoneNPS @GrandTetonNPS go.usa.gov/x7yk4
Firefighters uses a driptorch to ignite a prescribed burn

ALT Firefighters uses a driptorch to ignite a prescribed burn

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