Wildland Fire Commander

The estimated salary for this position is between $22.00 and $28.00 per hour, with overtime pay after 40 hours within a pay period. Travel time will be compensated, and food & lodging will be provided for operations out of town or for overnights.

This leadership role involves leading crews of Wildland Firefighters on various fire suppression and prescribed burning projects. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of firefighting experience and hold a Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) certification through the National Wildlife Coordinating Group.

• Leads crews in controlling and suppressing fires in forests or vacant public land.
• Assists with training and evaluating firefighting employees.
• Participates in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities.
• Maintains fire equipment readiness and ensures crew members are equipped to perform their duties effectively.
• Collaborates with other firefighters to implement backfire or burnout operations and creates safe working environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed all required classes for ENGB per NWCG standards and an ENGB task book open.
• Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) certification through the National Wildlife Coordinating Group required.
• Physical exam and fitness test based on an arduous fire position under the Interagency Wildfire Qualification Standards required.