Wildland Firefighter & Ranger — Field Ops (GA)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Forestry Commission invites applications for a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger role serving the Coweta/Fayette/S. Fulton areas with base in Newnan, GA.

The position supports wildland fire suppression, prevention, and public safety through a dynamic, all-hazard approach. Minimum qualifications include one year of Ranger 1 level experience, Fire Fighter Type 2 certification, and Prescribed Burn Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Live and/or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.
• Receive training in fire control duties using heavy equipment.
• Assist with maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Participate in forestry related services and programs (reforestation, community activities).
• Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Inspect property to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Operate fire engines and hoselays.
• Perform upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Prepare reports.
• Carry out fire prevention campaigns.
• Operate transport and crawler tractors in wildland fire suppression and pre-suppression work.
• Respond to fire calls and after-hours requests on a rotating on-call schedule.

Job description

The Georgia Forestry Commission invites applications for a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger role serving the Coweta/Fayette/S. Fulton areas with base in Newnan, GA.

The position supports wildland fire suppression, prevention, and public safety through a dynamic, all-hazard approach. Minimum qualifications include one year of Ranger 1 level experience, Fire Fighter Type 2 certification, and Prescribed Burn Manager certification.