Wildland Fire Hand Crew Lead — Squad Boss

Conservation Maven; Wenatchee, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources in East Wenatchee, WA seeks an East Wenatchee Hand Crew Squad Boss/WFML to lead frontline wildland fire operations and preparedness. Responsibilities include prescribed fire, community resilience, forest health work, and efficient incident management with safety as a priority.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of experience, a valid NWCG Firefighter Type 1 certification, and be prepared for variable hours and field conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics.
• Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.

Responsibilities

• Prescribed Fire Support: leads crew to collect fuels data, assist with burn plan writing, and Rx burn implementation.
• Community Resilience: oversee home ignition zone assessments and contribute to outreach events.
• Forest Health Treatment: supervise non-commercial thinning, road brushing, and timber sale support.
• Wildfire Suppression: supervise hand crew for initial/extended attack and ensure safety and interagency coordination.
• Preparedness and Training: plan drills, safety briefings, and track position task books.

Skills

Wildland fire suppression tactics

NWCG Firefighter Type 1

Job description

Washington State Department of Natural Resources in East Wenatchee, WA seeks an East Wenatchee Hand Crew Squad Boss/WFML to lead frontline wildland fire operations and preparedness. Responsibilities include prescribed fire, community resilience, forest health work, and efficient incident management with safety as a priority.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of experience, a valid NWCG Firefighter Type 1 certification, and be prepared for variable hours and field conditions.