Wildland Firefighter - High-Impact Fire Crew

United-States-Forest-Service; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking a firefighter to support wildland fire suppression and management on a crew. The incumbent will operate as part of an engine, hotshot, helitack, or hand crew, contributing to fire containment and suppression efforts within a National Forest.

Applicants must meet federal qualification standards, provide IQCS documentation, and meet the FFT1 and S-290 selective placement factors.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-04 or a 4-year college degree with major study in Fire Science/related field.
• IQCS Master Record (or equivalent) showing certification attainment for this position must be attached to the application.
• Select placement factors include FFT1 and S-290 NWCG core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrols areas of controlled fires to mop up and extinguish remaining materials.
• Serves on a fire crew (hotshot/engine/hand crew) handling suppression and management tasks.
• Operates suppression equipment and supports wildland fire operations as required.

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking a firefighter to support wildland fire suppression and management on a crew. The incumbent will operate as part of an engine, hotshot, helitack, or hand crew, contributing to fire containment and suppression efforts within a National Forest.

Applicants must meet federal qualification standards, provide IQCS documentation, and meet the FFT1 and S-290 selective placement factors.