Wildland Fire Engine Operator – Fireline Crewmember

United-States-Forest-Service; Fredonia (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service seeks a Wildland Firefighter on a fire crew within the fire management organization. The role focuses on performing wildland firefighting work as part of a crewmember on a wildland engine crew, with duties including incident management assistance and field operations.

Qualification requirements emphasize a combination of specialized NWCG training (FFT1, S-290) and, in some cases, a 4-year degree in fire-related fields.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: one year equivalent to GS-4 as described in the announcement.
• Educational qualification: 4-year degree in Fire Science/Fire Training/Fire Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland firefighting work as part of a fire crew.
• Operate on a wildland fire engine crew and assist with incident control and coordination.

Skills

FFT1 core training

S-290 intermediate wildland fire

Education

4-year fire science/related degree

Job description

The United States Forest Service seeks a Wildland Firefighter on a fire crew within the fire management organization. The role focuses on performing wildland firefighting work as part of a crewmember on a wildland engine crew, with duties including incident management assistance and field operations.

Qualification requirements emphasize a combination of specialized NWCG training (FFT1, S-290) and, in some cases, a 4-year degree in fire-related fields.