Wildland Firefighter: Field Operations & Fire Management

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to perform fire protection duties, suppression, and forestry support in Pickens County and surrounding areas. You may operate heavy equipment and participate in fire prevention, training, and reporting as part of a rotating 40-hour work week with on-call duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, pass a physical test, obtain firefighter registration, and secure a Class B CDL (ELDT within 15 days; CDL within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in forest fire protection preferred.
• Must pass initial physical fitness test: two-mile walk with 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes.
• Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
• Requires Class B CDL; CLP prior to employment; ELDT training within 15 working days; CDL within 90 working days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to forest fire calls and perform suppression duties with equipment.
• Perform operator maintenance on equipment and support forestry operations.
• Assist with firebreaks, waterbar construction, prescribed burning, and timber activities.
• Prepare monthly reports, time sheets, and fire-related documentation.
• Participate in training and support agency mission and goals.

Skills

Physical fitness

Heavy equipment operation

Fire suppression experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to perform fire protection duties, suppression, and forestry support in Pickens County and surrounding areas. You may operate heavy equipment and participate in fire prevention, training, and reporting as part of a rotating 40-hour work week with on-call duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, pass a physical test, obtain firefighter registration, and secure a Class B CDL (ELDT within 15 days; CDL within 90 days).