Forest Ranger & Wildland Firefighter - Emergency Response

Florida; Arkansas; On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Retirement package

Annual uniform allotment

Annual boot allotment

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Forest Ranger (Wildland Firefighter) to perform forest fire prevention, detection and suppression activities and to provide technical forestry services to landowners and industry representatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver license, good physical condition, and compliance with Florida statutes including fingerprinting and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to certification or perjury, or a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment.
• Submit a fingerprint card and processing fee.
• Good moral character as determined by investigation.
• Be in good physical condition as prescribed by NFPA 1582.
• Non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year prior to application.

Responsibilities

• This work is in forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and presuppression, providing technical forestry services to landowners and industries.
• Operates and maintains fire suppression equipment and vehicles; investigates wildfire causes and gathers evidence.
• Conducts fire detection, inspections of burn authorizations and public wildfire education programs.
• Provides presuppression assistance to private landowners and assists in various land management activities.
• Maintains public facilities and equipment for state lands and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Forest Ranger (Wildland Firefighter) to perform forest fire prevention, detection and suppression activities and to provide technical forestry services to landowners and industry representatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver license, good physical condition, and compliance with Florida statutes including fingerprinting and background checks.