Large wildfires have lasting socioeconomic effects on communities located near the fires. Wildfires can unite and divide communities over fire management and recovery, and magnify or create inequities. The impacts on local economies are complex and likely to be dynamic over time, with shifts in various economic sectors that cycle between positive and negative levels before returning to pre-event growth levels. Wildfires may cause short-term shocks and negative impacts on local labor markets in recreation and tourism, manufacturing, and natural resource-based sectors. In contrast, fire suppression can potentially make short-term contributions to labor and employment in local communities through suppression services or other support activities. Postfire restoration activities can contribute to longer-term labor market support.