Wyoming State Forestry Division

Wyoming State Forestry Division officials say that they have vacancies they are seeking to fill in both firefighting and non-firefighting roles. Though they say they're fairly well positioned for this fire season thus far, this could change if fires and resources are stretched thin. Local and state agencies, as well as the federal government have regularly experienced firefighting personnel shortages, which comes as fires are burning larger areas and are more frequent.

As August comes to an end, conditions are ripe for potential fires.Many counties and federal agencies have issued fire restrictions throughout the state…