Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Forest Restoration

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Leave accruals

Job summary

Boulder County is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to support suppression, prescribed fire, and restoration activities. The role requires NWCG certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent, and physical fitness; eligibility for travel and overtime may apply.

New hires receive a substantial leave and vacation accrual package and must reside in Colorado at start. The position reports within the Fire Management program and involves interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• NWCG Red Card and related NWCG certifications required or preferred.
• S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100 certifications highly desirable.
• FFT1/FFT2 or higher experience preferred; NWCG qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Suppresses and extinguishes wildland fire.
• Performs fire prevention activities.
• Participates in fire crew PT sessions and maintains physical condition.
• Maintains and repairs suppression equipment and related supplies.
• Participates in forest restoration and hazard fuel mitigation.
• Assists with prescribed fire planning and implementation.
• Available for local, regional, and national fire assignments; extended travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required during incidents; attends mandatory trainings.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AS or BS in Fire Science/Forestry

NWCG FFT1/FFT2 or higher

S-130/S-190/L-180/I-100

EMT-B (Colorado/NR)

Job description

Boulder County is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to support suppression, prescribed fire, and restoration activities. The role requires NWCG certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent, and physical fitness; eligibility for travel and overtime may apply.

New hires receive a substantial leave and vacation accrual package and must reside in Colorado at start. The position reports within the Fire Management program and involves interagency collaboration.