Wildland Fuels Crew Leader - Safety-First Ops Boss

Jones Family Tree Service; Willow Creek (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Family Tree Service in Humboldt County, CA is seeking an experienced Forestry Fuels Crew Boss to lead wildfire mitigation and fuels reduction operations throughout Humboldt County and surrounding areas. This role requires at least one season as a Squad Leader on a Hotshot Crew or equivalent federal/state wildland crew experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate production discipline, a strong safety culture, and the ability to develop crew members toward higher qualifications,

Qualifications

• Minimum one season as Squad Leader on a Type 2 IA or Type 1 Hotshot Crew.
• Strong knowledge of NWCG standards and IC structure.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and crew development.
• Preferred: CA/CA Fire qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fuels reduction crews on daily operations.
• Ensure production goals while maintaining safety as priority.
• Conduct tailgate safety briefings and job hazard analyses.
• Maintain NWCG and Cal/OSHA compliance across field ops.
• Coordinate with project managers, agency reps, landowners.
• Oversee equipment readiness, inventory and maintenance.
• Develop crew members toward higher qualifications.
• Complete daily field documentation and incident reports.
• Support prescribed fire operations as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by operations leadership.
• Foster positivity, growth mindset, professionalism and integrity.

Skills

NWCG standards

Safety leadership

Crew supervision

Field operations

Communication

Job description

Jones Family Tree Service in Humboldt County, CA is seeking an experienced Forestry Fuels Crew Boss to lead wildfire mitigation and fuels reduction operations throughout Humboldt County and surrounding areas. This role requires at least one season as a Squad Leader on a Hotshot Crew or equivalent federal/state wildland crew experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate production discipline, a strong safety culture, and the ability to develop crew members toward higher qualifications,