Fire Detection Lookout Technician

Forest Service; Riggins (ID); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Forestry Technician (Lookout) to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel. The role relies on traditional tools and geographic maps to quickly locate observed smoke and coordinate with ground crews.

Responsibilities include using fire finders, compasses, binoculars, and protractors to pinpoint smoke sources and relay information to the response team. This is a field position requiring vigilance and good map-reading skills.

Responsabilités

• Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps to locate observed smoke.

Outils

fire finders

compass

binoculars

protractors

maps

Description du poste

The Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Forestry Technician (Lookout) to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel. The role relies on traditional tools and geographic maps to quickly locate observed smoke and coordinate with ground crews.

Responsibilities include using fire finders, compasses, binoculars, and protractors to pinpoint smoke sources and relay information to the response team. This is a field position requiring vigilance and good map-reading skills.