Wildland Firefighter - Fire Crew Member (Engine/Hand)

United-States-Forest-Service; Bayfield (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Colorado seeks a Wildland Firefighter to join a fire crew. You will engage in suppression, prevention, and management tasks as part of engine, hand crew, or helitack teams.

The role requires fitness, ability to follow safety procedures, and six months of related experience or substitution via firefighting training. This is a demanding field position with a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in any work demonstrating ability to perform Wildland Firefighter duties or related education/training substituted month-for-month.
• Firefighting training from high school curriculum may substitute for six months of general experience.
• Volunteer work can count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in wildland firefighting activities on a crew (engine, hand crew, hotshot, helitack).
• Contribute to suppression and management tasks in the fire management organization.
• Maintain safety and physical fitness requirements for ongoing field assignments.

Skills

Firefighting

Stamina

Safety rules

Education

High school diploma

Job description

United States Forest Service in Colorado seeks a Wildland Firefighter to join a fire crew. You will engage in suppression, prevention, and management tasks as part of engine, hand crew, or helitack teams.

The role requires fitness, ability to follow safety procedures, and six months of related experience or substitution via firefighting training. This is a demanding field position with a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.