Wildland Hand Crew Foreman — Lead Fire Team (WA)

Latino Outdoors; Washington; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites applications for the Cle Elum Hand Crew Foreman, WFMSup, overseeing a 20-person hand crew to support wildland fire protection and forest health planning in the Southeast Region.

The role drives fire-season operations, contributes to the Forest Health Strategy, and collaborates across agencies to deliver on the state’s fire and forest objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Certified NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 20-person hand crew on wildland fire protection activities.
• Support the Forest Health Strategic Plan and related state actions.
• Contribute to the 20-year Forest Health Strategy and seasonal operations.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

IC-5 NWCG

FF Type 1

Job description

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites applications for the Cle Elum Hand Crew Foreman, WFMSup, overseeing a 20-person hand crew to support wildland fire protection and forest health planning in the Southeast Region.

The role drives fire-season operations, contributes to the Forest Health Strategy, and collaborates across agencies to deliver on the state’s fire and forest objectives.