Work With Us
The Structural Fire Program works with Volunteers-in-Parks (VIPs), and fire protection interns for some fire protection and prevention needs. In many cases, the national parks work with neighboring communities for structural fire protection. However, in the case of remote parks, there may be a contingent of collateral duty structural firefighters that serve in other divisions, including facilities management, law enforcement, natural and cultural resource management, interpretation, etc. These collateral duty firefighters obtain their qualifications through an academy hosted in Boise, Idaho and must maintain currency through refresher trainings.
Fire Protection Internships
Apply for the opportunity to work for the National Park Service as a structural fire protection intern in a park or regional office.
Volunteers In Parks
For over a decade, the NPS Structural Fire Program has had a team of VIPs who assist with fire protection issues.
Current Job Opportunities
Last updated: November 1, 2022