Seasonal Wildland Firefighter - High-Elevation Fire Ops

Town of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Seasonal work

Job summary

Town of Vail seeks motivated wildland firefighters for a hybrid fuels and suppression program within the Vail Fire area. As a wildland firefighter, you will participate in fuels reduction, tree cutting and falling, and home hazard assessments, with engine operations and suppression tasks in a rugged, high-altitude environment.

The season runs May through October. You must be able to pass the pack test and hold a valid Colorado driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of start.
• Completed Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) (S130, S190, L180, I100).
• Must pass the arduous level pack test at season start.
• Ability to use manual power tools and perform strenuous manual tasks outdoors under various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to wildfires within the 200 square mile Vail response area and mutual aid in Eagle County.
• Operate engine and pump, support wildland suppression and prescribed-fire operations.
• Conduct fuels reduction activities including tree cutting and falling, piling, and hazard assessments.
• Be available for national dispatch as local conditions allow and work shifts based on module needs.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Physical fitness

NWCG FFT2

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Town of Vail seeks motivated wildland firefighters for a hybrid fuels and suppression program within the Vail Fire area. As a wildland firefighter, you will participate in fuels reduction, tree cutting and falling, and home hazard assessments, with engine operations and suppression tasks in a rugged, high-altitude environment.

The season runs May through October. You must be able to pass the pack test and hold a valid Colorado driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days.