Helitack Firefighter: Frontline Aerial Fire Suppression

Forest Service (DOA); Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

This position is located within a National Forest and works on a fire crew as a crewmember focused on wildland fire suppression and management. You will operate and maintain specialized tools, contribute to safety, and support helicopter-based firefighting tasks during suppression and related activities.

Location negotiable after selection with duties that include loading helicopters, performing field maintenance, and following NWCG standards.

Responsabilidades

• Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.
• Loads helicopter personnel and cargo, considering weight distribution and safety, and completes manifests.
• Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, fire tools and equipment for readiness.
• May exit helicopters in remote areas to construct helispots and attack small fires or hot spots.
• Gathers weather, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior data to respond to incidents.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment for wildland and prescribed fires and performs emergency repairs.

Descripción del empleo

This position is located within a National Forest and works on a fire crew as a crewmember focused on wildland fire suppression and management. You will operate and maintain specialized tools, contribute to safety, and support helicopter-based firefighting tasks during suppression and related activities.

Location negotiable after selection with duties that include loading helicopters, performing field maintenance, and following NWCG standards.