HIRING: Wildfire Management Coordinator

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — April 23, 2026, Nebraska State Fire Marshal announced an opening for a Wildfire Management Coordinator.

We’re Hiring at the State Fire Marshal’s Office

If you (or someone you know) has experience in fire service, wildland firefighting, or emergency response, we have a solid opportunity open right now:

Wildfire Management Coordinator (Statewide / Hybrid)

• Organize and manage Nebraska’s wildland fire response teams (WIRAT & Type 3 IMT)
• Coordinate training, equipment, and statewide response efforts
• Great fit for those with wildland firefighting, incident command, or fire leadership experience

This position offers:

156% state retirement match (yes, really)

79% employer-paid health insurance

Paid holidays + PTO that starts immediately

Statewide impact with leadership responsibility

Meaningful work protecting communities and natural resources

This is a stable career with strong benefits and real purpose behind the work. It’s a hands-on role that includes travel, on-call response, and working in real-world wildfire conditions.

If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), check out the posting here or on their Facebook post.

Feel free to share—this is a great opportunity for someone with the right background and experience.