Wildland Fire Academy: Fuels Reduction Crew Member

Student Conservation Association; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Boot allowance

Job summary

Student Conservation Association (SCA) seeks candidates for the 2027 Wildland Fire Academy Member Position. It is an intensive, outdoor, entry-level program with rigorous training in fuels reduction, Wilderness First Aid, and fire qualifications.

Expect to live with crew members in field housing, travel long distances between sites, and perform physically demanding tasks. The season includes a 4-week paid training period, mandatory WCT, and opportunities to gain federal land management

Qualifications

• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring completion of project tasks as assigned; including chainsaw use, brush piles, moving rocks, and community tasks.
• Assist the team with meal planning and emergency response planning.
• Maintain a positive presence throughout the season.
• Record work totals and create incident reports for partners.
• Interface with the public and partner organizations professionally.
• Participate in daily workflow and group physical training to meet crew objectives.
• Commit to living and working in intensive crew environments.
• Be able to pass Work Capacity Test and medical screenings.

Skills

Passion for outdoors

Team mindset

Physical fitness

Job description

Student Conservation Association (SCA) seeks candidates for the 2027 Wildland Fire Academy Member Position. It is an intensive, outdoor, entry-level program with rigorous training in fuels reduction, Wilderness First Aid, and fire qualifications.

Expect to live with crew members in field housing, travel long distances between sites, and perform physically demanding tasks. The season includes a 4-week paid training period, mandatory WCT, and opportunities to gain federal land management