Wildland Fire Suppression Lead Aide

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

56-hour work week

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking Fire Suppression Aides to lead professional hand crews and potentially serve as a Dozer Swamper. The role involves arduous manual labor in prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires, with duties expanding during emergencies.

Applicants must meet stringent experience and certification requirements, pass a background check, and complete a NWCG Missoula Interagency Hotshot Physical Ability test.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a Fire Suppression Aide or similar wildland firefighting duty within the last three years.
• Candidates must possess the listed NWCG/CICCS certifications.
• A copy of the required certifications must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers over Professional Hand Crews and may work as a Dozer Swamper.
• Perform arduous manual labor in prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires.
• Provide support during fire suppression emergencies.

Skills

Experience in firefighting

Physical endurance

Ability to work in hazardous outdoor/6

Education

NWCG FFT1

S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

S-112 Introduction to Chainsaw Operations

CA CICCS Red Card

Job description

San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking Fire Suppression Aides to lead professional hand crews and potentially serve as a Dozer Swamper. The role involves arduous manual labor in prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires, with duties expanding during emergencies.

Applicants must meet stringent experience and certification requirements, pass a background check, and complete a NWCG Missoula Interagency Hotshot Physical Ability test.