Seasonal Wildland Fire Crewmember - Field Ops & Fireline

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

State of Wyoming's Wyoming State Forestry Division is seeking a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember to join a crew dedicated to suppression, management, and fuels control. Duties include employing hand and power tools, developing suppression plans, and conducting fire management activities across varied terrain.

The position is seasonal and hourly, with housing available and potential additional benefits depending on season length.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.
• Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a skilled and fully trained member of a wildland fire suppression crew with responsibility for utilizing a variety of tools, equipment, and techniques in suppressing fires.
• Scout fires and develop data on hazardous areas, camp locations, water supply, cargo drop spots, fuel concentrations, helicopter landing spots, fire direction, and the intensity of fire spread.
• Maintain firefighting tools and equipment assigned to their station or district, including servicing and inventories, and reporting losses or damages.
• Receive and record reports of isolated small fires and develop suppression plans, including methods of attack and routes.
• Locate, suppress, and control isolated fires in timbered and mountainous terrain using hand and power tools, etc.
• Participate in the fire prevention program by working with supervisors in recruiting and training volunteers.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Fire behavior knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Equipment handling

Job description

State of Wyoming's Wyoming State Forestry Division is seeking a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember to join a crew dedicated to suppression, management, and fuels control. Duties include employing hand and power tools, developing suppression plans, and conducting fire management activities across varied terrain.

The position is seasonal and hourly, with housing available and potential additional benefits depending on season length.