Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Suppression Specialist

National Park Service; Alpine (AZ); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

National Park Service is seeking candidates for wildland firefighter roles. The position involves developing knowledge of fuels management and firefighting techniques, operating safely around aircraft, and performing fireline construction tasks.

You may also assist with other resource management activities when not actively suppressing fires. Applicants must meet stringent federal requirements, including background checks, drug testing, and Fitness Standards, with potential remote or travel

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of any type of work that demonstrates ability to perform Wildland Firefighter duties, or one year of related education or firefighting training may substitute for experience.
• General experience examples include farm/ranch labor, greenhouse work, animal care, or related tasks; unpaid volunteer work can count.
• WCT at the arduous level is a condition of employment, including a three-mile hike with a 45-pound pack.

Responsabilités

• Develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices (fireline construction, pump use, hose lays, foam and retardant).
• Learn to operate around aircraft, safety rules, and fire/fuels terminology.
• Search and extinguish burning materials and control flareups along firelines.
• Construct and maintain firelines using hand tools and power saws; clear logs and debris as needed.
• Chop, carry and pile logging slash; patrol firelines for sparks and hot spots; clean and recondition tools.
• May support other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or reforestation when not firefighting.

Description du poste

National Park Service is seeking candidates for wildland firefighter roles. The position involves developing knowledge of fuels management and firefighting techniques, operating safely around aircraft, and performing fireline construction tasks.

You may also assist with other resource management activities when not actively suppressing fires. Applicants must meet stringent federal requirements, including background checks, drug testing, and Fitness Standards, with potential remote or travel