Wildland Firefighter: Fire Effects & Fuels Monitoring

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; El Portal (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

US Wildland Fire Service is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) to support operations at El Portal, CA and Marblemount, WA. Primary duties include field data collection, fuels monitoring, and supporting fire management activities in challenging terrain.

The position emphasizes meeting NWCG training requirements (FFT2) and requires previous wildfire operations experience, with a focus on safety, endurance, and teamwork in remote locations.

Qualifications

• FFT2 and prior experience with wildfire operations are required.
• Experience leading or assisting in leading others in the field (fire crews, data collection, etc.).
• Ability to execute fire management activities including fire suppression, fuels management, and post-fire tasks.

Skills

FFT2 qualification

Wildfire operations

Field data collection

Team leadership

Job description

US Wildland Fire Service is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) to support operations at El Portal, CA and Marblemount, WA. Primary duties include field data collection, fuels monitoring, and supporting fire management activities in challenging terrain.

The position emphasizes meeting NWCG training requirements (FFT2) and requires previous wildfire operations experience, with a focus on safety, endurance, and teamwork in remote locations.