Helitack Wildland Firefighter: Fly, Suppress, Protect

United-States-Forest-Service; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service seeks a Firefighter GW-05 to join a fire management team. The role focuses on wildland suppression and control using specialized equipment, with requirements for NWCG certifications and IQCS documentation.

Applicants must meet qualification standards by closing date, pass the Work Capacity Test, and comply with pre-employment drug testing. Training and advancement opportunities are available within the federal fire program.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-04 in federal service or equivalent.
• Completion of a 4-year program in Fire Science/Fire Training/Fire Technology or related field may satisfy the requirement.
• Selective Placement Factors include FFT1 and S-290.

Responsibilities

• Support wildland firefighting activities as a crewmember on a fire crew.
• Operate and maintain specialized fire suppression tools and equipment.

Skills

FFT1 Core Requirement

S-290 Core Requirement

IQCS Master Record

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Tools

NWCG Standards

Job description

United States Forest Service seeks a Firefighter GW-05 to join a fire management team. The role focuses on wildland suppression and control using specialized equipment, with requirements for NWCG certifications and IQCS documentation.

Applicants must meet qualification standards by closing date, pass the Work Capacity Test, and comply with pre-employment drug testing. Training and advancement opportunities are available within the federal fire program.