Helitack Wildland Firefighter: Fire Suppression Pro

United-States-Forest-Service; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service in Idaho seeks a crewmember on a fire crew for wildland suppression and management. The position focuses on operating and maintaining specialized tools and equipment as part of a fire management organization.

Applicants must meet NWCG core requirements (FFT1 and S-290) or an education/experience combination, provide IQCS Master Records, and be prepared for the Work Capacity Test and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• FFT1 NWCG core requirement completed.
• S-290 NWCG core requirement completed.
• IQCS Master Record attached to application.
• Education or combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading helicopter cargo and completing manifests for crews/equipment.
• Patrol controlled fires to mop up remaining burning material.
• Serve on a specialty crew (hotshot/helitack/engines) to suppress difficult fires.

Skills

FFT1

S-290

IQCS Master Record

Tools

Portable pumps

Drip torches

Job description

The United States Forest Service in Idaho seeks a crewmember on a fire crew for wildland suppression and management. The position focuses on operating and maintaining specialized tools and equipment as part of a fire management organization.

Applicants must meet NWCG core requirements (FFT1 and S-290) or an education/experience combination, provide IQCS Master Records, and be prepared for the Work Capacity Test and drug screening as part of the hiring process.