• The Cathedral Group from the Teton Park Road

    Grand Teton

    National Park Wyoming

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  • Bears are active in Grand Teton

    Black and grizzly bears are roaming throughout the park--near roads, trails and in backcountry areas. Hikers and backcountry users are advised to travel in groups of three or more, make noise and carry bear spray. Visitors must stay 100 yards from bears. More »

  • Area closure in the area around Baxter's Pinnacle

    An area closure is in effect around Baxter's Pinnacle to protect nesting peregrine falcons. This closure precludes any climbs of Baxter's Pinnacle and usage of the walk-off gully. This closure will be in effect through 8-15-2013. More »

  • Area Closure in effect in the Elk Ranch area

    A temporary area closure is in effect in the Elk Ranch Area to protect wildlife during the denning and young-rearing period. Follow the link for a map of the closed area. More »

Fire Jobs

Visit NPS Fire & Aviation Management for information on National Park Service fire jobs. The site includes general employment information, job descriptions, job announcements, and application forms.

Visit tetonfires.com for Grand Teton National Park specific current job openings.

Visit the Employment web page for information on current openings and applying for a federal job.

More information on fire positions can be found on the NPS Fire & Aviation Management link (see above) or on the USAJOBS site .


Grand Teton National Park's fire and aviation program works closely with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Hole Fire & EMS, Teton County Fire Department, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide a diverse, efficient, and effective fire management operation including:

  • wildland fire use
  • prescribed fire
  • fuels management
  • fire suppression

This program provides excellent job opportunities to work within an interagency operation and interact with the local community.

Positions include:

  • Fire effects crew
  • Fuel reduction crew
  • Fire use monitors
  • Engine crew
  • GIS
  • Helitack

These jobs may include:

  • Working with fire engines, pumps, and hoses
  • Using chain saws, hand tools, and drip torches
  • Collecting vegetation and fuels data
  • Working in and around helicopters
  • Using specialized computer programs and instruments
  • Fighting fire on local or national fire efforts
  • Providing logistical fire support
  • Assisting in other park activities and projects
  • Maintaining and using other equipment and vehicles

For additional information, please contact the Fire Management Office at (307) 739-3311.

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Did You Know?

Pronghorn

Did you know that pronghorns are the fastest mammals in the western hemisphere? They can run up to 70 mph, but do not like to jump fences! In the summer, pronghorn live along Antelope Flats Road, but in fall they migrate almost 200 miles to central Wyoming.