Lead Wildland Fire Hand Crew Squad Boss

Latino Outdoors; Yakima (WA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Latino Outdoors in Yakima, WA seeks an Ahtanum-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML). Salary: $3,827.00 – $5,111.00 monthly.

Work hours and partial telework flexibility may be available; relocation compensation may be available. Lead a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew, with day-to-day supervision, suppression oversight, preparedness, hiring and training for seasonal firefighters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew.
• Lead and oversee suppression operations and crew training.
• Assist with burn planning, Rx burn support, and data collection.
• Lead home ignition zone assessments and community outreach.
• Support forest health projects, timber layout, and road maintenance.

Skills

Wildland suppression

Fire behavior recognition

NWCG Firefighter Type 1

Job description

Latino Outdoors in Yakima, WA seeks an Ahtanum-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML). Salary: $3,827.00 – $5,111.00 monthly.

Work hours and partial telework flexibility may be available; relocation compensation may be available. Lead a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew, with day-to-day supervision, suppression oversight, preparedness, hiring and training for seasonal firefighters.