Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Suppression Specialist

National Park Service; Adin (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service is seeking candidates for wildland firefighting duties in various locations. The role involves learning and applying fuels management and fire suppression techniques, including fireline construction, hose lays, and equipment use.

You will patrol lines, extinguish hotspots, and perform maintenance of gear. The position may require remote locations and adherence to rigorous safety and drug-testing requirements.

Formación

• Minimum six (6) months experience in firefighting or related labor.
• Completion of one (1) year of related education or firefighting training may substitute for experience.
• General experience includes farm/ranch labor, greenhouse work, and similar tasks.
• Volunteer firefighting experience is valuable and creditable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques.
• Move dirt and build firelines using hand tools and power saws.
• Extinguish burning materials and patrol for hotspots along the line.
• Store and maintain fire tools and equipment; perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Wildland firefighting

Safety awareness

Fireline construction

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or firefighting training

Herramientas

Pulaski

McLeod

Chainsaw

Hose laying

Descripción del empleo

National Park Service is seeking candidates for wildland firefighting duties in various locations. The role involves learning and applying fuels management and fire suppression techniques, including fireline construction, hose lays, and equipment use.

You will patrol lines, extinguish hotspots, and perform maintenance of gear. The position may require remote locations and adherence to rigorous safety and drug-testing requirements.