Do not email documents. Please use the 'upload documents' feature in the appropriate section - scanned documents only. No pictures. Thank you!
Critical Due Dates
2/6/2025: Complete 2025 AD Handcrew application by this date. The application will close after this date.
2/18/2025: Register for Handcrew Preseason Meeting by this date-Link will be provided via email a week prior to Preseason Meeting.
2/19/2025: Handcrew Registration was due on 2/18 and is now closed.
2/20/2025: Attend Handcrew Preseason Meeting if you received an Acceptance Email
2/28/2025: Complete the following items by this date:
***Information on how to complete these items will be given at the preseason meeting***
Complete Acuity Requirements
New ADs and Returning ADs (that require a periodic exam)- Schedule your physical with Acuity and email Fire Business your appointment information.
Returning ADs that do not require a periodic exam- Complete self-certification
Complete Dietary Restrictions Form (link is on checklist)
Complete CPR/First Aid Requirement Form (link is on checklist)
4/1/2025: Upload Training Certificates, Preseason Checklist (Note: Ensure everything on the checklist is completed prior to signing and uploading!), SOP Signature Page, and Complete Physical by this date. Note: Defensive Driving Training will be provided after Rookie School.
4/16/2025: Preseason Requirements Due (this is the extended deadline). 2025 AD Pay Plan has posted. Please visit the Policy and Publication Page for reference.
4/27/2025-5/3/2025: If cleared by Fire Business to participate, attend 2025 SND Rookie School
Announcements
2/8/2025:
There have been concerns about the hiring freeze with the Bureau of Land Management. We have been instructed to move forward with hiring Administratively Determined (AD) employees.
More information will be provided at the Preseason Meeting on February 20th. A registration link and meeting requirements will be provided a week before the meeting.
Fire Business will post information to the AD website as it is finalized. "Coming Soon" pages on the AD website means information has not been finalized by our Operations group.
1/7/2025:
For ADs that participated in the 2024 fire season, a reminder that the Casual Payment Center will be mailing your W-2 in the next few months. If your address has changed since you completed your 2024 Hiring Paperwork, please email Fire Business.
The Casual Payment Center will be mailing a hardcopy of your W-2 to the address you provided on your 2024 Hiring Paperwork. If you don't receive your W-2, please email Fire Business.
12/30/2024:
Happy New Year! We will have a Preseason Meeting offered this coming year prior to the start of our 2025 Fire Season.
The Preseason Meeting will be early February. The exact dates and times are TBD. We will update the Announcement Page as soon as the exact date and time get scheduled. A registration link will be provided a week prior to the meeting. Thank you!
12/11/2024:
Acceptance emails will go out Mid-January once selections have been made. Please make sure to monitor your emails.
11/5/2024:
All ADs are required to complete closeout paperwork after the fire season. Please go to Closeout Page to complete. Deadline is December 31, 2024.
11/4/2024:
We are now accepting application for the 2025 Fire Season. Please Apply on the 2025 AD Handcrew Hiring Page!
Please email Fire Business blm_nv_snd_firebusiness@blm.gov to set up an appointment to drop off your hiring documents.. DO NOT email hiring documents to the Fire Business email due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
10/2/2024:
Registration for the 2024 AD Handcrew AAR (After Action Review)/End of Season Meeting is now live. Please visit the AD Handcrew Fire Season Closeout Page on the AD website to register. We will be discussing the 2024 fire season, AD website, job opportunities, etc.
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 10th 4:30pm- 6:00pm
Location:
Red Rock Fire Station-2925 Moenkopi Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
9/23/2024:
Submitting AD Availability is no longer required. The AD Handcrew will not be going out on another roll this season. Fire Business will be sending information out regarding closeout paperwork for the 2024 fire season.
See below information for AD Handcrew AAR (After Action Review)/End of Season Meeting:
9/4/2024:
Please save the date for our AD Handcrew AAR (After Action Review)/End of Season Meeting. We will be discussing the 2024 fire season, AD website, job opportunities, etc.
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 10th 4:30pm- 6:00pm
Location:
Red Rock Fire Station-2925 Moenkopi Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89135
5/24/2024: As of Sunday May 26th 2024 the Weekly Availability Google Form will go live for the Fire Season on the AD Website. AD Handcrew Members must submit their Weekly Availability every Sunday. If you do not fill out the form you will be considered unavailable. An informational email and Group Me Message has gone out today as well.
5/14/2024: As of Sunday May 26th 2024 the Weekly Availability Google Form will go live for the Fire Season on the AD Website. AD Handcrew Members must submit their Weekly Availability every Sunday. If you do not fill out the form you will be considered unavailable. An informational email and Group Me Message has gone out today as well.
4/21/2024: Today is the first day of Rookie School! Monday 4/22 - Friday 4/26 will be a fire assignment simulation. No showers will be provided during this time. Portable Toilets will be stationed on site. Rookie School is co-ed and individual tents will be provided. Lastly, please make sure you have gone through the AD Agenda! Schedule will be different for New ADs vs. Returning ADs.
4/5/2024: Check your Group Me messages for important information about Rookie School Clearance.
4/4/2024: Check your email. An informational email went out today on how to properly sign your Casual Hire Forms and how to Properly Scan in Documents.
3/27/2024: Rookie School Agenda has posted! Please refer to "Returning" or "New" AD Handcrew pages depending on what category you fall under.
3/26/2024: Boot Information email went out today 3/26. Please ensure you get your Boots for Rookie School!
3/18/2024: CPR Training Link and an "Important Reminder" email went out today to your personal emails. Please ensure you check your email and read through the information sent.
2/9/2024:
2024 AD Handcrew Hiring closed on February 8th, 2024! Final Acceptance letters will go out on February 9th, 2024.
1/31/2024:
Below is information regarding the AD Handcrew Preseason Meetings. Only individuals that have received an Acceptance Letter are allowed to participate. Contact Fire Business if unable to attend one if these mandatory meetings. Only extenuating circumstances will be considered.
There are two option dates to provide flexibility to our ADs. You only need to attend one of these meetings.
Preseason Meeting Option 1:
Thursday February 15th 2024 at 17:00.
Preseason Meeting Option 2:
Wednesday March 13th 2024 at 1700. Note: We are not accepting hiring documents at this meeting.
Critical Due Dates
March 20th 2024 all training and certifications must be submitted here through the AD Website.