Wildland Tree Faller: Fireline Specialist

Hotshot Arbor Care; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotshot Arbor Care seeks a Faller to work with Cal Fire on specialized tree-falling operations and on trees larger than 24 inches in diameter. Travel may be required for assignments and wildfire incident support.

The role requires multiple NWCG certifications, strong safety training, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a timber faller or wildfire faller. A valid California Driver’s License and age 18+ are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.
• Completion of NFPA/NIMS style fire service training and NWCG coursework preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a timber faller or similar wildfire incident experience.

Skills

Age 18+

CA Driver's License

Work capacity fitness test

Timber faller experience

Education

High School Diploma

IC-100 Introduction to IC

L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

S-130 Firefighter Training

S-190 Introduction to Fire behavior

IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction

RT-130 WFSTAR Training

S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Training

NWCG Basic Faller Position Task book

Job description

Hotshot Arbor Care seeks a Faller to work with Cal Fire on specialized tree-falling operations and on trees larger than 24 inches in diameter. Travel may be required for assignments and wildfire incident support.

The role requires multiple NWCG certifications, strong safety training, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a timber faller or wildfire faller. A valid California Driver’s License and age 18+ are mandatory.