Wildland Fire Crew Member - Prescribed Fire & Fuels

Student Conservation Association; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly allowances

Travel allowance

Uniform package

Shared housing

Team food budget

USFS Fire Academy Training

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association invites applicants to join the 2027 Table Rock Fire Crew near Clemson, SC for a 32-week program combining SCA time and USFS training. No prior wildland fire experience is required, and a cover letter is encouraged.

Members will live in shared housing, work long hours during wildfire deployments, and participate in prescribed burning, fuels reduction, and conservation tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and legal US work eligibility.
• Criminal background check standards.
• Ability to perform manual labor up to 12 hours per day in outdoor conditions.
• Pass Work Capacity Test at Arduous level (3 mile walk with 45lb vest in 45 minutes).
• In-person physical required by USFS; must pass prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Fuels reduction, prescribed burning, and wildfire response as primary objectives.
• Prepare USFS lands for burning and conduct prescribed burns; assist with other conservation tasks as directed.
• Participate in networking and professional development opportunities.
• Live in shared housing and participate in communal living tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintain safety and follow directions in challenging outdoor environments.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Outdoor endurance

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Student Conservation Association invites applicants to join the 2027 Table Rock Fire Crew near Clemson, SC for a 32-week program combining SCA time and USFS training. No prior wildland fire experience is required, and a cover letter is encouraged.

Members will live in shared housing, work long hours during wildfire deployments, and participate in prescribed burning, fuels reduction, and conservation tasks.