Field Prescribed Fire Crew Member (As-Needed)

USA The Nature Conservancy; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s Southern Blue Ridge region seeks an As-Needed Burn Crew Member to support prescribed fire activities, line construction, ignition, patrol, mop‑up, and related land-management tasks under supervision. This role requires physical fitness and ability to work in varied conditions near Asheville, NC.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility, with opportunities in multiple states; compensation is hourly and travel between meet-up locations is required as part

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FFT2 qualification including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130, IS-700, completion of a training burn.
• Must meet physical fitness standards per TNC Fire Management Manual.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prescribed fire and related land-management work under supervision.
• Nov–Jan emphasis on burn-unit prep: fire line construction, fuels removal, and equipment prep.
• Staffing needs vary; opportunities depend on weather and project needs.
• Assist with fire operations on TNC preserves and partner lands across multiple states.
• Operate pumps, engines, UTVs, hand tools and other equipment when trained.

Skills

FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2)

I-100

L-180

S-190

S-130

IS-700

Training burn

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UTVs

Pumps

Hand tools

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s Southern Blue Ridge region seeks an As-Needed Burn Crew Member to support prescribed fire activities, line construction, ignition, patrol, mop‑up, and related land-management tasks under supervision. This role requires physical fitness and ability to work in varied conditions near Asheville, NC.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility, with opportunities in multiple states; compensation is hourly and travel between meet-up locations is required as part