116 firefighter jobs found

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Provides emergency medical response as a first responder. Responds to all fires for fire suppression. Responds to hazardous material spills. Responds to rescues as a rescue team member. Provides fire protection and prevention up to par with all local regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Responds to fire and emergency calls as a member of a fire company. Lays hose, carries and sets up ladders, and uses fire equipment to extinguish fires and make rescues. Administers first aid. Participates in pre-fire and fire prevention inspections. Participates in drills and training activities. Operates department emergency and non-emergency apparatus. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Must have basic knowledge of Firefighting, theories and concepts in the field and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily...

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance Summary Provides emergency medical response as a first responder. Responds to all fires for fire suppression. Responds to hazardous material spills. Responds to rescues as a rescue team member. Provides fire protection and prevention up to par with all local regulations. Essential Functions And Duties Responds to fire and emergency calls as a member of a fire company. Lays hose, carries and sets up ladders, and uses fire equipment to extinguish fires and make rescues. Administers first aid. Participates in pre-fire and fire prevention inspections. Participates in drills and training activities. Operates department emergency and non-emergency apparatus. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Skills And Qualifications Must have basic knowledge of Firefighting, theories and concepts in the field and their practical applications to...

Duties Serves as a Lead Senior Wildland Firefighter on an Interagency Hotshot Crew. Performs as a chainsaw operator and chainsaw repair technician. Operates and maintains specialized tools and equipment. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations. Gathers fire weather data, fuel types, and fire behavior in response to wildland fire incidents. Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques. These are Career-Seasonal positions. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule determined upon appointment. Work schedule and periods of non-pay status are contingent upon funding and operational needs. On an annual basis, employee signs a "career-seasonal" agreement with the...

Summary Positions are located within the National Park Service's Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) Division. Primary responsibilities of the position are preparing and carrying out prescribed fire plans, fire effects, manual and mechanical hazardous fuels treatments, and smoke and wildfire response monitoring. Position at Everglades National Park is a Career-Seasonal position- see additional information. Learn more about this agency Help Duties Primary responsibilities of the position are preparing and carrying out prescribed fire plans, fire effects, manual and mechanical hazardous fuels treatments, and smoke and wildfire response monitoring. The employee also conducts field surveys to determine the location of hazardous fuel conditions. This position will serve as a Module Leader of a varied size team. Other duties will include: Serves as an initial attack Incident Commander on wildland fires in remote forest environments and in...

Help Help Duties Direct the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices and communication equipment. Make decision as to when, where and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage, ensuring proper assembly of equipment and supplies for fire or daily work assignments. Direct moderately complex fuels management projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g.: fuel quality and conditions), plan (e.g.: drafting or reviewing fuels management plans), preparing (e.g.: ensure proper training) and implementation (e.g.: ignition, holding, mop-up) treatments. Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing the work of a small crew of wildland firefighters in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Serve as back-up or assistant to the first level supervisor or lead in their absence. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S....

Duties As part of the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, you will serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. This is an entry level position that works on a wildland fire module or crew as a Wildland Firefighter (firefighter) executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities. Fire modules or crews include Hand Crews, Engine Crews, and Helitack Crews. Specific specialty areas of work within fire modules or crews include aviation, fire engine operation, fire management planning, fuels management, helitack, and prevention. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. Fight wildland fires in extreme heat conditions....

Summary Positions serve as a developmental trainee as a Registered Wildland Firefighter Apprentice on wildland fire crews involving the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment. Information on the Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program can be found at: https://www.nafri.gov/wfap/ Open to the first 200 applicants or until the closing date of 01/31/2025, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Learn more about this agency Help Duties As part of the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, you will serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. This is an entry level position that works on a wildland fire module or crew as a Wildland Firefighter (firefighter) executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire....

Summary Positions serve as a developmental trainee as a Registered Wildland Firefighter Apprentice on wildland fire crews involving the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment. Information on the Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program can be found at: https://www.nafri.gov/wfap/ Open to the first 200 applicants or until the closing date of 01/31/2025, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Learn more about this agency Help Duties As part of the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, you will serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. This is an entry level position that works on a wildland fire module or crew as a Wildland Firefighter (firefighter) executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. Work may also include all hazard...

Summary The incumbent serves as a squad boss located on an Interagency Hotshot Crew within the fire management organization providing leadership and oversight of wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a seasoned, experienced firefighter. In order to be considered for any, or all locations, please ensure desired locations are selected. For more information about each location see "Position Information" Learn more about this agency Help Duties Direct the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices and communication equipment. Make decision as to when, where and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage, ensuring proper assembly of equipment and supplies for fire or daily work assignments. Direct moderately complex fuels management projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g.: fuel quality and conditions), plan (e.g.: drafting or...

Duties Major Duties: Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as, but not limited to power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, and communication equipment (e.g., programming radio frequencies), and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage. Directs and ensures proper assembly of equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments or daily work assignments. May serve as a subject matter expert on regional, state, and/or national interagency committees. Direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Ensures assigned crew members and equipment for the specific fire assignments or daily work assignments are in a state of readiness for the assignment or initial...

Duties Serves as wildland firefighter on a wildland engine, hotshot/hand Crew, prescribed fire crew. locates fireline, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. May drive engine to fire locations over unimproved roads. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk. Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Performs or instructs others in preventative maintenance inspections and basic repairs of vehicles and equipment. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot...

Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling of vegetation debris Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing work of small crew(s) in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Perform administrative responsibilities such as maintaining records (e.g.: receipts for supplies, travel and credit card purchases), ensure work is carried out safely, report on work accomplishments, and reporting employee concerns to higher level supervisors. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required....

Summary The incumbent serves as a squad boss located on an Interagency Hotshot Crew within the fire management organization providing leadership and oversight of wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a seasoned, experienced firefighter. In order to be considered for any, or all locations, please ensure desired locations are selected. For more information about each location see "Position Information" Learn more about this agency Help Duties Direct the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices and communication equipment. Make decision as to when, where and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage, ensuring proper assembly of equipment and supplies for fire or daily work assignments. Direct moderately complex fuels management projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g.: fuel quality and conditions), plan (e.g.: drafting or reviewing fuels management...

Summary These positions are located in the National Park Service Fire and Aviation Mgt Division: A Wildland Firefighter at this level is an experienced member of a Wildland Fire Interagency Hotshot Crew Lead, exercising leadership for and executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. This are Career-Seasonal positions. See Additional Information Section. Learn more about this agency Help Duties Serves as a Lead Senior Wildland Firefighter on an Interagency Hotshot Crew. Performs as a chainsaw operator and chainsaw repair technician. Operates and maintains specialized tools and equipment. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations. Gathers fire weather data, fuel types, and fire behavior in response to wildland fire incidents. Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques. These are...

Help Help Duties Major Duties Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as, but not limited to power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, and communication equipment (e.g., programming radio frequencies), and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage. Directs and ensures proper assembly of equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments or daily work assignments. May serve as a subject matter expert on regional, state, and/or national interagency committees. Direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Ensures assigned crew members and equipment for the specific fire assignments or daily work assignments are in a state of readiness for the assignment or initial...

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance Summary Provides emergency medical response as a first responder. Responds to all fires for fire suppression. Responds to hazardous material spills. Responds to rescues as a rescue team member. Provides fire protection and prevention up to par with all local regulations. Essential Functions And Duties Responds to fire and emergency calls as a member of a fire company. Lays hose, carries and sets up ladders, and uses fire equipment to extinguish fires and make rescues. Administers first aid. Participates in pre-fire and fire prevention inspections. Participates in drills and training activities. Operates department emergency and non-emergency apparatus. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Skills And Qualifications Must have basic knowledge of Firefighting, theories and concepts in the field and their practical applications to...

Help Help Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling of vegetation debris Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing work of small crew(s) in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Perform administrative responsibilities such as maintaining records (e.g.: receipts for supplies, travel and credit card purchases), ensure work is carried out safely, report on work accomplishments, and reporting employee concerns to higher level supervisors. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship...

Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling of vegetation debris. Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing work of small crew(s) in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Perform administrative responsibilities such as maintaining records (e.g.: receipts for supplies, travel and credit card purchases), ensure work is carried out safely, report on work accomplishments, and reporting employee concerns to higher level supervisors. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required....

Summary These positions are located in the National Park Service Fire and Aviation Mgt Division: A Wildland Firefighter at this level is an experienced leader and member of a Wildland Fire Engine Crew, exercising leadership for and executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. Learn more about this agency Help Duties Major Duties: Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as, but not limited to power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, and communication equipment (e.g., programming radio frequencies), and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage. Directs and ensures proper assembly of equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments or daily work assignments. May serve as a subject matter expert on regional, state, and/or national interagency committees. Direct assigned suppression...

Summary Positions are located within the National Park Service's Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) Division. Incumbents serves as a Type 2 Wildland Fire Module Lead Crewmember, serving as lead to 5-10 employees; and requires strategic and tactical operations skills, technological skills, and basic planning skills. Positions at Yellowstone NP and Rocky Mountain NP are Career-Seasonal positions- see additional information. Learn more about this agency Help Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling of vegetation debris Serve as situational...

Help Help Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling of vegetation debris. Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing work of small crew(s) in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Perform administrative responsibilities such as maintaining records (e.g.: receipts for supplies, travel and credit card purchases), ensure work is carried out safely, report on work accomplishments, and reporting employee concerns to higher level supervisors. Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship...

Summary These positions are located in the National Park Service Fire and Aviation Mgt Division: A Wildland Firefighter at this level is an experienced member of a Wildland Fire Engine Crew, exercising leadership for and executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. Everglades National Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are Career-Seasonal positions. See Additional Information Section Learn more about this agency Help Duties Coordinate module or crew logistics and placing suppression and other equipment and supplies at strategic points. Use and operate special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, radio, and/or other communication equipment. Lead fuels management projects that include gathering data for monitoring programs, implementing prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments,...

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY Provides emergency medical response as a first responder. Responds to all fires for fire suppression. Responds to hazardous material spills. Responds to rescues as a rescue team member. Provides fire protection and prevention up to par with all local regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Responds to fire and emergency calls as a member of a fire company. Lays hose, carries and sets up ladders, and uses fire equipment to extinguish fires and make rescues. Administers first aid. Participates in pre-fire and fire prevention inspections. Participates in drills and training activities. Operates department emergency and non-emergency apparatus. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Must have basic knowledge of Firefighting, theories and concepts in the field and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily...

Help Help Duties As part of the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, you will serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. This is an entry level position that works on a wildland fire module or crew as a Wildland Firefighter (firefighter) executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire. Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities. Fire modules or crews include Hand Crews, Engine Crews, and Helitack Crews. Specific specialty areas of work within fire modules or crews include aviation, fire engine operation, fire management planning, fuels management, helitack, and prevention. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Serve as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee. Fight wildland fires in extreme heat conditions....