Wildland Burn Crew Manager — Lead a Fire Crew

The Nature Conservancy; Morehead (KY); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Nature Conservancy (Kentucky) seeks a Burn Crew Manager to lead a 2–7 member squad in wildland fire activities during the spring season. You will prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, and monitor post-burn conditions while pursuing ongoing fire certification and community relationships.

You will manage administrative tasks, safety, and scheduling, with housing provided during the full-time period. Prior FFT1 and NWCG qualifications are preferred for this seasonal role in KY.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations or land management.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and FFT1 task book completed.
• Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member; maintain fitness standards.
• Driver's license and compliance with safety programs.

Aufgaben

• Oversee a burn squad and assist with fire line preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in wildland fire suppression activities and post-burn tasks.
• Manage time reporting, logistics, purchases, and safety for the squad.
• Build relationships in the fire community and with partner agencies.

Kenntnisse

FFT1 task

Firefighter Type 1

Crew supervision

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

High school diploma

1-year fire operations training

Tools

CPR certification

Herbicide application

Jobbeschreibung

The Nature Conservancy (Kentucky) seeks a Burn Crew Manager to lead a 2–7 member squad in wildland fire activities during the spring season. You will prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, and monitor post-burn conditions while pursuing ongoing fire certification and community relationships.

You will manage administrative tasks, safety, and scheduling, with housing provided during the full-time period. Prior FFT1 and NWCG qualifications are preferred for this seasonal role in KY.