Wildland Engine Boss: Lead Crews & Incidents

Nederland Fire Protection District; Nederland (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime on deployments

Job summary

Nederland Fire Protection District is seeking an experienced Engine Boss to lead wildland engine resources during emergencies, interagency deployments, prescribed fire, and training. You will ensure safety, accountability, and tactical performance within the Incident Command System and NWCG standards.

You will supervise crews, make risk-based decisions, maintain equipment, and support readiness and interagency coordination in a challenging wildland environment.

Qualifications

• Current NWCG Engine Boss ENGB qualification.
• Current FFT1, ICT5, Faller 3, and Red Card.
• BLS Provider certification.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise wildland engine crews during incidents, deployments, prescribed fire, mitigation projects, and training.
• Make timely, risk-based decisions while monitoring fire behavior, weather, fuels, terrain, and changing conditions.
• Establish strong communication, accountability, crew welfare, and LCES throughout operations.
• Operate and maintain wildland apparatus, pumps, hose, tools, radios, PPE, and other equipment.
• Support training, qualification development, after-action reviews, and operational readiness.
• Participate in fuels reduction, defensible-space, prescribed-fire, and community education projects.
• Build strong relationships with District personnel, cooperating agencies, incident management teams, and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety first

Decision making

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

NWCG Engine Boss ENGB

FFT1

ICT5

Faller 3

Incident Qualification Card (Red Card)

BLS Provider

Job description

Nederland Fire Protection District is seeking an experienced Engine Boss to lead wildland engine resources during emergencies, interagency deployments, prescribed fire, and training. You will ensure safety, accountability, and tactical performance within the Incident Command System and NWCG standards.

You will supervise crews, make risk-based decisions, maintain equipment, and support readiness and interagency coordination in a challenging wildland environment.