wildland fires

Officials with Yellowstone National Park have advised that the parkwide fire danger level for the park is "very high and Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect."

The firefighters who are hired will receive training and previous firefighting experience is not a requirement for entry level positions.

The people responsible for Wildland Fire Management in the rocky mountain region are in Cheyenne this week for their spring meeting.

Small businesses interested in providing products and services to support wildland firefighting are being invited to a free workshop in Laramie. Amy Richards reports. A new tourism ad campaign for Jackson Hole wants to let people known skiing and snowboarding aren't the only winter recreational opportunities available. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.