IHC Squad Leader: Lead Wildland Firefighter

United-States-Forest-Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service is seeking a Squad Leader for an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) based in the region. The role focuses on guiding a small, highly trained crew in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface incidents.

Applicants must demonstrate NWCG qualifications and record of crew leadership under demanding conditions, with compliance to IFPM/FS-FPM standards. Demonstrated incident management skill and currency in required qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have NWCG core qualifications including CRWB and ICT5.
• Experience leading wildland firefighting crews under adverse conditions.
• Ability to manage safety, training, and incident objectives in hotshot/crewmember roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Wildland Fire Crew in suppression and IMI incidents.
• Coordinate crew operations under the Incident Command System.
• Ensure compliance with NWCG standards and qualification currency.

Skills

Crew Boss

ICT5

IFPM

Job description

The United States Forest Service is seeking a Squad Leader for an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) based in the region. The role focuses on guiding a small, highly trained crew in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface incidents.

Applicants must demonstrate NWCG qualifications and record of crew leadership under demanding conditions, with compliance to IFPM/FS-FPM standards. Demonstrated incident management skill and currency in required qualifications are essential.