Wildland Fire Burn Crew Member, Southern Pines NC

The Nature Conversancy; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking Burn Crew Members for Southern Pines, NC. Roles involve working in high-stress, remote burn environments with heavy physical demands, under supervision, including burn prep, operations, mop-up, and post-burn monitoring.

Responsibilities include fire line prep, monitoring, and collaboration with partners. Requires FFT2 certification, physical fitness, and a valid driver’s license. Shared housing is provided for this rural posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) including training requirements.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards per local Prescribed Fire Manager and TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the high-stress environment of prescribed fire and wildfire activities including burn unit prep, fire operations, staff/volunteer management, equipment maintenance, mop up, and post-burn monitoring.
• Participate in restoration and stewardship projects when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Maintain preserves and buildings, including tools, equipment, fences, gates, boundaries, grounds, and structures.
• Assist partners with prescribed fire operations; travel to other areas of the state or other TNC programs.
• Be available to assist on wildland fires with state partners or on TNC property (infrequent).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking Burn Crew Members for Southern Pines, NC. Roles involve working in high-stress, remote burn environments with heavy physical demands, under supervision, including burn prep, operations, mop-up, and post-burn monitoring.

Responsibilities include fire line prep, monitoring, and collaboration with partners. Requires FFT2 certification, physical fitness, and a valid driver’s license. Shared housing is provided for this rural posting.