Forest Fire Response Lead — Wildfire Operations

Conservation Maven; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in McGregor, MN seeks Forest Fire Response Leads to organize and lead emergency responders during wildfire events and prescribed burns. You will travel for suppression, manage equipment, and coordinate fire line activities throughout Minnesota.

Requires 0-1 year of experience or related education, strong knowledge of fire behavior and safety, and ability to operate suppression systems and drive under demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• Two months wildfire response experience or diploma / associate degree in natural resource management with an emphasis in wildland firefighting.
• Knowledge of wildfire suppression including initial attack, fire behavior, fire control, mop up, and fire line safety.
• Knowledge of fire suppression equipment maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of state and local fire laws and regulations.
• Ability to understand and use information contained in the Forestry Administrative Area Fire Plan to prepare for and respond to wildfires.
• Communication skills to ensure accurate transmission in routine and crisis situations.
• Ability to recognize reportable events to meet forestry fire reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain and organize fire line equipment for suppression needs.
• Ability to use maps and GPS to locate fires and access routes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for wildfire suppression by organizing and maintaining equipment, maintaining an inventory of supplies and requesting new supplies as needed.
• Winterizing fire suppression equipment and maintaining buildings and grounds.
• Responding for initial attack on wildfires and working on prescribed burns as part of the area wildfire suppression team by leading emergency fire fighters and operating equipment.
• Assisting Area Supervisor with fire prevention activities by directing emergency fire suppression personnel and assisting with their training.

Skills

Wildfire suppression

Initial attack

Fire behavior

Equipment maintenance

GPS & map use

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in natural resource management

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Job description

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in McGregor, MN seeks Forest Fire Response Leads to organize and lead emergency responders during wildfire events and prescribed burns. You will travel for suppression, manage equipment, and coordinate fire line activities throughout Minnesota.

Requires 0-1 year of experience or related education, strong knowledge of fire behavior and safety, and ability to operate suppression systems and drive under demanding conditions.