Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Lead — Housing Included

The Ember Alliance; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health and dental care

Job summary

The Ember Alliance is hiring a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader based in Troy, NC. The role leads a field module focused on forest fuels management, prescribed fire operations, and collaboration with agency partners.

Expect outdoor work, variable conditions, and a capacity for training fire practitioners from diverse backgrounds. Primary duties include leading crews, coordinating with land agencies, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, with travel across NC and nearby

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of field crews in challenging conditions.
• Commitment to safety and risk management in wildfire operations.
• Ability to train and coach fire practitioners across experience levels.
• Willingness to work long hours in remote outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to a 5-person module and oversee volunteers and fire personnel.
• Report daily to land agency representatives and coordinate with partners.
• Oversee field operations including chainsaws, tools, and equipment use.
• Develop safe, cooperative team culture and conduct performance evaluations.
• Lead daily briefings and After Action Reviews and manage logistics.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Outdoor work

NWCG FFT1 currency

FAL2 chainsaw

Pack test

Job description

The Ember Alliance is hiring a full-time Prescribed Fire/Fuels Module Leader based in Troy, NC. The role leads a field module focused on forest fuels management, prescribed fire operations, and collaboration with agency partners.

Expect outdoor work, variable conditions, and a capacity for training fire practitioners from diverse backgrounds. Primary duties include leading crews, coordinating with land agencies, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, with travel across NC and nearby