Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Field Ops Pro

National Park Service; Baldwin Township (MI); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service is seeking candidates for a wildland firefighter role. The duties include constructing firelines, using pumps and engines, laying hose, and applying foam and retardant, along with operating hand tools to control fires and support prescribed burns.

Qualifications emphasize US citizenship, background checks, and passing the Work Capacity Test. Occasional travel and remote locations may be involved.

Formación

• US citizenship or US national required.
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must pass Work Capacity Test (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters.

Responsabilidades

• Develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques.
• Safely work around aircraft and follow safety rules and terminology.
• Extinguish burning materials and build/maintain firelines with hand tools and pumps.

Conocimientos

Firefighting fundamentals

Wildland safety

Equipment handling

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power saws

Descripción del empleo

National Park Service is seeking candidates for a wildland firefighter role. The duties include constructing firelines, using pumps and engines, laying hose, and applying foam and retardant, along with operating hand tools to control fires and support prescribed burns.

Qualifications emphasize US citizenship, background checks, and passing the Work Capacity Test. Occasional travel and remote locations may be involved.