Faller

Hotshot Arbor Care; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotshot Arbor Care seeks a Faller to work with Cal Fire on specialized tree-falling operations and on trees larger than 24 inches in diameter. Travel may be required for assignments and wildfire incident support.

The role requires multiple NWCG certifications, strong safety training, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a timber faller or wildfire faller. A valid California Driver’s License and age 18+ are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• Completion of NFPA/NIMS style fire service training and NWCG coursework preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a timber faller or similar wildfire incident experience.

Skills

Age 18+

CA Driver's License

Work capacity fitness test

Timber faller experience

Education

High School Diploma

IC-100 Introduction to IC

L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

S-130 Firefighter Training

S-190 Introduction to Fire behavior

IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction

RT-130 WFSTAR Training

S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Training

NWCG Basic Faller Position Task book

Job description

Become a Faller at Hotshot Arbor Care and do things right, the first time. In this position you will be working in conjunction with Cal Fire on specialized tree falling operations and/or burning trees greater than 24” in diameter. This position may require some travel.

Qualifications

The Essentials

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• High School Diploma
• Completion of IC-100 Introduction to IC
• Completion of L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• Completion of S-130 Firefighter Training
• Completion of S-190 Introduction to Fire behavior
• Completion of IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction
• Completion of RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher including fire shelter (WFSTAR) Training
• Completion of S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Training
• The ability to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test
• 3 years’ experience in the commercial logging industry as a timber faller or 3 years’ experience as a faller on wildfire incidents

The Preferred

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Basic Faller Position Task book