Wildland Fire Operations Leader

El Paso County, Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado Springs is seeking a Fire Supervisor to oversee wildland fire engines and crews, perform mitigation, and help with wildfire response planning under the Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden. This in-person role emphasizes readiness of personnel and equipment.

The position requires supervision experience, NWCG qualifications, and strong leadership. Expect shift work, on-call duty, and collaboration with multiple agencies to promote fire safety and effective

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of wildland fire supervision experience.
• Equivalent combination of related education and work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wildland fire suppression engines and crews and assist with wildfire mitigation and response planning.
• Maintain readiness of crews and equipment and oversee training and development.
• Operate and maintain fire suppression tools and equipment.
• Coordinate with Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden and other agencies on wildfire plans and safety.

Skills

Wildland fire supervision

Team leadership

Fire mitigation knowledge

Equipment operation (pumps, saws, etc)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum one year wildland fire supervision experience

Tools

PMS-310-1 NWCG qualifications

Incident Commander Type 5

CJIS Compliance training

Job description

El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado Springs is seeking a Fire Supervisor to oversee wildland fire engines and crews, perform mitigation, and help with wildfire response planning under the Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden. This in-person role emphasizes readiness of personnel and equipment.

The position requires supervision experience, NWCG qualifications, and strong leadership. Expect shift work, on-call duty, and collaboration with multiple agencies to promote fire safety and effective