Wildland Fire Suppression Aide — Full-Time

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is recruiting for regular full-time fire suppression personnel. The position requires six months of experience in wildland firefighting within the last three years or six months with another agency in the last two years, plus NWCG FFT1 and other core certifications.

A valid CA driver's license is required and a background check will be conducted. Applicants must be able to work hazardous conditions and pass a physical agility test.

Qualifications

• Must possess NWCG FFT1 or CICCS equivalent.
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior certification required.
• S-112 OR S-212 Intermediate Faller certification.
• Must attach copies of all certifications with the application.
• Background check and CA driver's license required.

Skills

Fire suppression experience

Ability to perform heavy physical work

NFPA/NWCG training

Background in wildland firefighting

Education

NWCG FFT1 certification

S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

S-112 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations

S-212 Intermediate Faller

CICCS Red Card verification

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for regular full-time fire suppression personnel. The position requires six months of experience in wildland firefighting within the last three years or six months with another agency in the last two years, plus NWCG FFT1 and other core certifications.

A valid CA driver's license is required and a background check will be conducted. Applicants must be able to work hazardous conditions and pass a physical agility test.