Seasonal Wildland Fire Crew Member (FFT2)

The Nature Conservancy; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks an As Needed Senior Burn Crew Member (ANSBCM) to support wildland fire operations in Kentucky, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and related land management tasks. The role may involve supervising staff or volunteers and requires proximity to Morehead with occasional travel to Tennessee.

Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour, seasonal January 18–April 30. Responsibilities include fire line preparation, prescribed burning, and maintaining gear;

Qualifications

• Must be qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) with 2 seasons of wildland fire experience. Required course work includes Introduction to I-100, Human Factors on the Fire line L-180, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190, and Firefighting Training S-130 and must successfully pass the arduous physical fitness test.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Participate in wildland fire operations including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring.
• Prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, and implement prescribed fire.
• Work with Burn Crew Manager or other command positions; may travel up to two weeks.

Skills

FFT2

Wildland fire exp

Equipment operation

First Aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks an As Needed Senior Burn Crew Member (ANSBCM) to support wildland fire operations in Kentucky, including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and related land management tasks. The role may involve supervising staff or volunteers and requires proximity to Morehead with occasional travel to Tennessee.

Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour, seasonal January 18–April 30. Responsibilities include fire line preparation, prescribed burning, and maintaining gear;