Seasonal Prescribed Fire Crew Member (KY)

USA The Nature Conservancy; Morehead (KY); In loco; USD 27.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Housing provided

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Burn Crew Member to support wildland fire operations, including ignition, control, mop-up, and monitoring. You’ll develop new burn techniques, advance certifications, and expand professional fire networks while helping communities and ecosystems. Housing is provided for non-local employees.

Based near London, Corbin, or Morehead, KY, you’ll work under Burn Crew Manager or Burn Boss, with variable conditions and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain RXCM or FFT2 certifications including I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130.
• Must meet fitness standards as per local Prescribed Fire Manager and TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Experience operating firefighting equipment.
• Must have valid driver’s license and drive capability for off-road employment.

Mansioni

• Prescribed burning and fire line preparation.
• Operate, maintain, and transport firefighting equipment.
• Monitor burn areas and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Work under Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions.

Conoscenze

Experience operating equipment

Valid driver’s license

Off-road driving

First Aid/CPR

Multilingual (bonus)

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks a Burn Crew Member to support wildland fire operations, including ignition, control, mop-up, and monitoring. You’ll develop new burn techniques, advance certifications, and expand professional fire networks while helping communities and ecosystems. Housing is provided for non-local employees.

Based near London, Corbin, or Morehead, KY, you’ll work under Burn Crew Manager or Burn Boss, with variable conditions and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.