Wildland Fire Management Lead — Hand Crew Squad Boss

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources seeks a Wildland Fire Management Lead and Hand Crew Squad Boss in the Southeast Region (Yakima, WA). The role will supervise a crew on an Initial Attack Handcrew, oversee training and preparedness, and support regional wildland fire management operations.

The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and coordination with regional fire teams to ensure rapid and effective response to wildland fire incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a firefighting crew and coordinating initial attack operations.
• Strong leadership and safety management skills.
• Ability to train and mentor wildland firefighters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a hand crew of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew.
• Oversee crew training, readiness, and safety protocols.
• Support wildland fire management objectives for the Southeast Region (Yakima, WA).

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources seeks a Wildland Fire Management Lead and Hand Crew Squad Boss in the Southeast Region (Yakima, WA). The role will supervise a crew on an Initial Attack Handcrew, oversee training and preparedness, and support regional wildland fire management operations.

The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and coordination with regional fire teams to ensure rapid and effective response to wildland fire incidents.