Wildland Engine Captain: Lead Fireline Ops (Seasonal)

Daily Dispatch; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily Dispatch in Montana seeks a Wildland Engine Captain (ENGB) for seasonal work. The role leads a fire engine and crew during wildland and prescribed fire incidents, ensuring safe, effective operations and tactical decision making.

Collaboration with interagency partners may occur. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Operations or assigned supervisor, with a 32-hour schedule (40 hours with deployments) and a pay scale of $29.50–$34.50 per hour, plus a 30% deployment differential.

Qualifications

• Leads a crew during wildland and prescribed fire incidents.
• Maintains crew safety and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinates with incident command and partners as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fire engine and assigned personnel on wildland operations.
• Ensure tactical decision making and crew safety during incidents.

Skills

Crew leadership

Tactical decision making

Safety emphasis

Tools

Wildland engine operation

Job description

Daily Dispatch in Montana seeks a Wildland Engine Captain (ENGB) for seasonal work. The role leads a fire engine and crew during wildland and prescribed fire incidents, ensuring safe, effective operations and tactical decision making.

Collaboration with interagency partners may occur. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Operations or assigned supervisor, with a 32-hour schedule (40 hours with deployments) and a pay scale of $29.50–$34.50 per hour, plus a 30% deployment differential.