Seasonal-Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss 2026-02677 - Douglas

State of Wyoming; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Seasonal hourly position

Job summary

The Wyoming State Forestry Division is seeking a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss to lead a firefighting crew in suppression, management, and fuels work across rugged terrain.

This hourly seasonal position requires physical fitness, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, and experience or willingness to obtain NWCG qualifications; housing is available and additional benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 qualification preferred.
• Incident Commander Type 5 qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of fire behavior, suppression methods, and ICS.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead wildland fire suppression crew and operate tools and equipment.
• Scout fires and gather data on hazards, water supply, and access.
• Maintain and service firefighting tools and equipment; manage records.
• Receive reports from dispatchers and plan suppression strategies.
• Locating, suppressing, and controlling fires in terrain; use of hand and power tools as needed.
• Assist in fire prevention by coordinating with volunteers and cooperators.

Skills

NWCG Firefighter Type 1

Incident Commander Type 5

Fire suppression techniques

Written and oral communication

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss to lead crewmembers of a wildland fire fighting crew that provides wildland fire suppression, management, and control. Work may involve all manners of fire suppression, fire management, and fuels management duties to include fire preparedness, suppression, and/or fuels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a lead of the wildland fire suppression crew with responsibility for utilizing a variety of different types of specialized 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 which includes: placing caches at strategic points; servicing and maintaining tools and equipment; oiling, greasing, and servicing automotive equipment, portable pumps, and power equipment; conducting periodic inventories; keeping records of firefighting equipment and supplies; checking equipment at the end of the fire season; making reports of lost or damaged articles; and arranging for the replacement, reconditioning, and storage of firefighting supplies, tools, and equipment at the close of the fire season.
• Receive and record reports of isolated small fires received from dispatchers and develop plans for suppressing fires, including methods of attack on fire, types of equipment required, and travel route to use (trail, road, or cross-country).
• Locate, suppress, and control/manage isolated small fires usually in timbered and mountainous terrain by applying an understanding of fire behavior, topography of the area, and extensive training in fire management work, involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools in felling trees or snags, operating pumpers, building fire lines, burning out, backfiring, mopping up, and patrolling lines.
• Participating in the fire prevention program by working with supervisors in recruiting and organizing volunteer emergency firefighting crews of local residents, issuing equipment, and instructing and training cooperators in basic firefighting techniques and the use of equipment.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crew as a NWCG qualified Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home
• Duties include, but may not be limited to: the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb.
• A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is a seasonal, hourly position.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.
• Housing will be available.

Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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