Fire Department · Combination
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS
Jackson, WY · Teton County
123 total members as of Q2 2025: 27 career staff, 75 volunteers, 2 medical directors, 6 chief officers, and 13 in administration, prevention, and emergency coordination.
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Department careers page ↗Jackson Hole Fire/EMS was formed in 2004 when the Town of Jackson and Teton County signed a Joint Powers Agreement to consolidate a patchwork of independent volunteer fire stations and a hospital-based ambulance service into a single, unified department. Today it covers roughly 4,200 square miles of Teton County out of six fire stations, two of which are staffed by career personnel, and it regularly coordinates response with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Wyoming State Forestry given how much of the valley borders federal and state land.
As of Q2 2025 the department counted 123 members: 27 career staff, 75 volunteers, six chief officers, two medical directors, and 13 people in administration, prevention, and emergency coordination. The apparatus fleet includes Type 1 engines at each station, 3,000-gallon tenders, Type 3 and Type 6 wildland units, rescue trucks, a 100-foot aerial ladder, HazMat units, and five advanced-life-support transport ambulances, backed by 50-patient mass casualty trailers for large incidents. Crews train and respond across wildland firefighting, swift-water and rope-based technical rescue, HazMat operations, and tactical EMS, alongside a busy fire prevention and code enforcement program.
The department's guiding principle, "Prepare. Prevent. Protect," and its stated vision of being "a leader in compassionate, innovative, and community-focused emergency services" run through everything from its Wednesday-night training cycle to its home electrical and car-seat inspection programs. ISO Public Protection Classifications vary across the valley, from Class 4 within Jackson town limits to Class 6 near most outlying stations and Class 10 in the most remote areas, reflecting the scattered, rural nature of the district it protects.
MissionPrepare. Prevent. Protect.
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS hires both career firefighter/EMS personnel and community volunteers. Career hiring runs on an annual cycle: the application window opens each spring, candidates sit a hiring test used to rank eligibility, and the resulting hiring list stays valid for one year. Career staff work a 48/96 schedule (48 hours on duty, 96 off). The department also maintains an active volunteer program with EMS driver, firefighter, EMS provider, and all-hazards roles, each with its own monthly shift and training commitment.
Requirements
- Firefighter/EMT: current Firefighter I, Wildland FFT2 Red Card, and EMT-Basic certification
- Firefighter/EMT-I: Firefighter II, Wildland FFT2, EMT-Intermediate, ACLS, and PALS
- Firefighter/Paramedic: Firefighter II, Wildland FFT2, Paramedic license, ACLS, and PALS
- Valid driver's license
- Pass a background check, medical evaluation, and physical fitness assessment
Hiring process
- Application window opens annually in spring for career positions
- Complete a hiring test used to rank candidates for eligibility
- Candidates placed on a hiring list valid for one year
- Pass a background check, medical exam, and fitness test before appointment
How do I become a firefighter with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS?
Apply during the department's annual spring hiring window, complete a hiring test that ranks eligible candidates, and clear a background check, medical evaluation, and fitness assessment. Candidates who pass are placed on a hiring list that stays valid for one year.
What certifications does Jackson Hole Fire/EMS require of applicants?
Requirements depend on the position: Firefighter/EMT requires Firefighter I, Wildland FFT2, and EMT-Basic; Firefighter/EMT-I and Firefighter/Paramedic roles require Firefighter II, Wildland FFT2, and either EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic licensure plus ACLS and PALS.
Does Jackson Hole Fire/EMS hire paramedics?
Yes. The department has a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic career track requiring Firefighter II, Wildland FFT2 Red Card, current Paramedic licensure, ACLS, and PALS.
Can I volunteer with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS instead of applying for a career position?
Yes. The department runs an active volunteer program with EMS Driver, Firefighter, EMS Provider, and All-Hazards roles, each carrying its own monthly shift and Wednesday-night training requirement, plus a one-year probationary period.
What schedule do career firefighters at Jackson Hole Fire/EMS work?
Career personnel work a 48/96 schedule: 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off.