Lead Fire Suppression Aide - Wildland Fire Crew

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking Fire Suppression Aides who may lead Professional Hand Crews and potentially serve as a Dozer Swamper. The role involves strenuous manual labor in vegetation fire prevention, suppression, and control, with responsibilities during emergencies.

Applicants must meet strict physical ability standards, pass a background check, possess a California driver’s license, and provide required NWCG/CICCS certifications.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience as a Fire Suppression Aide within the last three years (San Bernardino County Fire District).
• Six months' experience with another wildland firefighting agency within the last two years.
• Certification copies of NWCG/CICCS training must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker over Professional Hand Crews; may work as a Dozer Swamper.
• Perform arduous manual labor in prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires.
• Provide support during fire suppression emergencies.
• Review and respond to Supplemental Questionnaire with detailed qualifying experience.

Skills

Hazardous manual labor

Emergency conditions

Physical fitness

Education

NWCG CICCS FFT1

S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

S-112 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations OR S-212 Intermediate Faller

CRWB Qualified

ICT 4

I-300 Intermediate IC

S219 or CA219 Firing Operations

FAL 2

CSFM Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A

Job description

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking Fire Suppression Aides who may lead Professional Hand Crews and potentially serve as a Dozer Swamper. The role involves strenuous manual labor in vegetation fire prevention, suppression, and control, with responsibilities during emergencies.

Applicants must meet strict physical ability standards, pass a background check, possess a California driver’s license, and provide required NWCG/CICCS certifications.