GA Prescribed Fire Crew: Wildland Fire & Training

Student Conservation Association

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided during workdays

SCA uniform package

First Aid/CPR training

Job summary

Student Conservation Association (SCA) in Eatonton, GA, is offering a 16-week prescribed-fire corps with a four-person crew and a crew leader to assist with prescribed burns and related projects alongside the U.S. Forest Service.

The program runs January 18, 2027 to May 8, 2027, with a training period including FireAcademy topics and certifications (Red Card, S-130, S-190, CPR, First Aid, Chainsaw). Housing is provided; meals on workdays; a weekly living allowance of $600; travel stipend $650 is

Qualifications

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Have ability to legally work in the US.
Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and travel 2 miles over varied terrain with a 40-pound pack.
Ability to pass the Work Capacity Test at the Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb weight vest in 45 minutes).
In-person physicals required by USFS and completed by December 1, 2025 to clear by start date.
Ability to perform manual, physical labor in outdoor conditions for 8–10 hours per day.
Willingness to live alongside a team and participate in community chores and meals.
Willingness to complete project paperwork including reports, logs, inventories.
With training, ability to use hand and power tools for assigned work projects.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with a team of four to complete priority projects determined by USFS staff.
Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics and productive teamwork.
Work variable hours, possible long days and weekends at remote locations and on challenging terrain.
Use hand or power tools as required for tasks.