Seasonal Engine Boss: Wildland Fire Lead, Morehead KY

USA The Nature Conservancy; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Morehead, KY seeks an Engine Boss (ENGB) to lead a Type VI engine crew (1-3 members) in wildland fire operations during the spring season. The role emphasizes safety, crew management, and hands-on fire-line tasks.

Responsibilities include overseeing the crew, time reporting, equipment maintenance, prescribed fire implementation, post-burn monitoring, and potential preserve management duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations or related field.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and FFT1 task book completion.
• Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar qualification.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and the Conservancy Fire Manual.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers is required.
• May be required to obtain related licenses and certifications such as First Aid/CPR and herbicide application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily engine crew operations and time reporting.
• Prepare fire lines and maintain equipment for burn operations.
• Implement prescribed fire and monitor burn outcomes.
• Coordinate logistics, safety, and compliance for crew in field conditions.
• Engage with local communities and partner agencies as needed.

Skills

Fire operations

FFT1 qualification

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Staff supervision

Licenses & certifications

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

1-year fire ops training

Tools

UTV operation

Database knowledge

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Morehead, KY seeks an Engine Boss (ENGB) to lead a Type VI engine crew (1-3 members) in wildland fire operations during the spring season. The role emphasizes safety, crew management, and hands-on fire-line tasks.

Responsibilities include overseeing the crew, time reporting, equipment maintenance, prescribed fire implementation, post-burn monitoring, and potential preserve management duties.