Wildland Fire Crew Member — Seasonal, Skill-Building

The Nature Conservancy (All); Perdido (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Burn Crew Member (BCM) participates in wildland fire operations including ignition, control, mop-up and monitoring on a 4-person squad with The Nature Conservancy in coastal Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. This seasonal role emphasizes ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.

You'll learn new burn techniques, build relationships within the fire community, and work in variable conditions. Position runs January 4, 2027, to April 23, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain RXCM or FFT2 qualifications and ICS 100/180/190/130 certifications.
• Maintain physical fitness per local standards.
• Able to obtain related licenses such as First Aid/CPR.
• Experience operating various types of firefighting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring tasks.
• Prepare fire lines and monitor post-burn activities.
• Develop and maintain professional fire community relationships.
• Work in variable weather, remote locations, and hazardous terrain.

Skills

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Licenses/certifications

RXCM/FFT2 qualifications

ICS I-100

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Burn Crew Member (BCM) participates in wildland fire operations including ignition, control, mop-up and monitoring on a 4-person squad with The Nature Conservancy in coastal Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. This seasonal role emphasizes ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.

You'll learn new burn techniques, build relationships within the fire community, and work in variable conditions. Position runs January 4, 2027, to April 23, 2027.