Wildland Firefighter - Fuel Management Crew

Forest Service (DOA); Fredonia (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service (DOA) seeks a crewmember for a fuels management team on a National Forest fire crew. You will be a skilled member of the fuels crew, working on tasks from broadcast burning to brush disposal, and supporting wildland fire operations. Location negotiable after selection; some travel may be required. This federal role follows GW pay rules; telework is not available. Applicants must meet federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience on fuels management crew and related methods.
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in wildland firefighting.
• Knowledge of fire safety and fire behavior rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform fuels management tasks including broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, and brush disposal.
• Operate hand and power tools such as chainsaws and firing equipment.
• Record data on fuel types, weather, fire behavior, and work progress.
• Inform visitors about fire hazards and prevention regulations.
• Support other resource management activities when not performing fuels work.

Skills

Fuels management

Wildland firefighting

Data collection

Safety awareness

Education

Fire training / Fire science education

Tools

Chainsaws

Firing equipment

Portable pumps

Job description

Forest Service (DOA) seeks a crewmember for a fuels management team on a National Forest fire crew. You will be a skilled member of the fuels crew, working on tasks from broadcast burning to brush disposal, and supporting wildland fire operations. Location negotiable after selection; some travel may be required. This federal role follows GW pay rules; telework is not available. Applicants must meet federal requirements.