Wildland Fire Response Lead – Seasonal

Society of American Foresters.; Minnesota; In loco; USD 45.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks NR Forest Fire Response Leads to join the Forestry division. These seasonal, full-time roles are based in Aitkin, MN, with winter/summer work dates and day shifts.

You will lead emergency firefighters, organize suppression equipment, and support fire prevention activities across Minnesota. Applicants must meet training requirements (S-130/S-190, L-180, IS-700) and hold a Class A license within six months.

Competenze

• Two months wildfire response experience or diploma / associates degree in natural resource management with an emphasis in wildland firefighting.
• Knowledge of wildfire suppression including initial attack, fire behavior, fire control, mop up, and fire line safety sufficient to effectively suppress fires.
• Knowledge of fire suppression equipment maintenance and operation sufficient to prepare and respond to wildfire suppression needs.
• Knowledge of state and local fire laws and regulations sufficient to report violations.
• Ability to understand and use information contained in the Forestry Administrative Area Fire Plan sufficient to prepare for and respond to wildfires.
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and interagency communications for routine and crisis situations.
• Ability to recognize reportable events sufficient to meet Forestry fire reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain and organize fire line equipment so that equipment is functioning and available when needed to suppress fires.
• Ability to use maps and GPS equipment sufficient to quickly locate fires and access routes by section, township, range, and latitude/longitude.
• Ability to operate fire equipment sufficient to carry out fire suppression activities in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to coach and direct emergency firefighters to ensure effective and safe suppression and pre-suppression activities.
• Possession of a valid Class A (Commercial) Driver's License or a Commercial Learner’s Permit within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to pass the DNR Forestry physical standards on an annual basis based on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group work capacity test at the moderate fitness level.
• Must have successfully completed the following training: Fire Fighter Training S-130; Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior S-190, Introduction to Incident Command; System I-100, Human Factors on the Fire Line L-180, and Incident Management System and Introduction IS-700.

Mansioni

• Prepare for wildfire suppression by organizing equipment, maintaining supplies, and winterizing gear for storage.
• Respond to initial attack on wildfires and participate in prescribed burns as part of the suppression team; lead emergency firefighters and gather information for investigators.
• Assist Area Supervisor with fire prevention activities by directing emergency suppression personnel and aiding training.
• Operate hand and power tools, endure harsh conditions, and travel throughout Minnesota for fire suppression responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Wildfire suppression

Initial attack

Fire behavior

Fire line safety

Equipment maintenance

Maps & GPS

Team leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Formazione

Diploma / associate degree in natural resource management with emphasis in wildland firefighting

Descrizione del lavoro

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks NR Forest Fire Response Leads to join the Forestry division. These seasonal, full-time roles are based in Aitkin, MN, with winter/summer work dates and day shifts.

You will lead emergency firefighters, organize suppression equipment, and support fire prevention activities across Minnesota. Applicants must meet training requirements (S-130/S-190, L-180, IS-700) and hold a Class A license within six months.