Seasonal Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Technician

Kcfd1; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) in Oregon seeks a Community Risk Reduction Technician for hands-on work to reduce wildfire risk. You will conduct defensible-space assessments, support wood-chipper and trailer programs, and assist residents with mitigation projects while maintaining records.

This seasonal, grant-funded role offers active field work with 40 hours weekly, and requires a valid Oregon driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Experience with defensible space, fuels management, or home ignition zone assessments.
• Knowledge of wildfire behavior and fuel-reduction strategies.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct defensible-space assessments.
• Perform vegetation removal, pruning, and fuel-reduction work.
• Support the District's wood-chipper and Community Risk Reduction trailer programs.
• Help residents identify and complete wildfire-mitigation projects.
• Assist with public education and community outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of Community Risk Reduction activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Tool operation

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Wildfire prevention

Community service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oregon driver's license

Job description

Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) in Oregon seeks a Community Risk Reduction Technician for hands-on work to reduce wildfire risk. You will conduct defensible-space assessments, support wood-chipper and trailer programs, and assist residents with mitigation projects while maintaining records.

This seasonal, grant-funded role offers active field work with 40 hours weekly, and requires a valid Oregon driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.