Wildland Firefighter: Frontline Fire Crew

United-States-Forest-Service; Alpine (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking candidates for a Firefighter position within a National Forest. The role involves wildland fire suppression/management on engines, hotshot teams, helitack or hand crews, with emphasis on readiness and physical fitness.

Applicants must meet qualification standards by the closing date and provide required transcripts. A Drug Free Workplace program applies and the WCT arduous level fitness test is required as part of employment readiness.

Qualifications

• GW-03 requires minimum six months of experience in firefighting or related work.
• Alternative: one year of related education or firefighting training may substitute for experience.
• Transcripts may be required for education qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Wildland firefighting on a fire engine, hand crew, helicopter or other fire suppression unit; support wildland fire management and control initiatives.

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking candidates for a Firefighter position within a National Forest. The role involves wildland fire suppression/management on engines, hotshot teams, helitack or hand crews, with emphasis on readiness and physical fitness.

Applicants must meet qualification standards by the closing date and provide required transcripts. A Drug Free Workplace program applies and the WCT arduous level fitness test is required as part of employment readiness.