Wildland Firefighters Entry Level

Newport OR

Description

-Entry-Level Wildland Firefighters- As emergency responders, Wildland Firefighters have been deemed essential to supporting and protecting public safety. Training certification courses will be modified due to COVID-19 for participants safety and following the recommendations provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health organizations. Operational procedures will be adapted for the 2021 fire season and extra precautions initiated to mitigate the exposure to COVID-19 on the fireline. The services wildland firefighters provide are critical to protecting communities from the threat of wildfires. $8,000-$14,000 Potential Summer Income (Average Hourly Wage $16.41-$19.13/hr.) Free Entry-Level Certification *Immediate online training available with instructor lead small group outdoor field components. Transportation Provided from Dispatch Center Must be 18 Years of Age Physical Fitness Testing- 3 mile hike with 45 lb. pack in less than 45 minutes Apply on-line at to secure your position as an elite wildland firefighter. Miller Timber Services Inc. is a professional forestry and emergency services company with over 39 years of experience. Wildland Firefighters that work for Miller Timber Services, Inc. are hardworking, dependable, self-disciplined individuals with a willingness to perform the challenges at hand. The company prides itself in providing professional highly trained wildland firefighting crews nationwide. Through discipline, determination and dedication, our wildland firefighters consistently receive high marks for their performance while on assignment. Join us out on the fireline protecting our natural resources and push yourself to your limits as part of an elite team. Academy participants must be drug free for the training and the wildland firefighting season. Despite Oregon's legalization of marijuana on July 2015, marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law. Miller Timber Services, Inc. holds federal contracts and must comply with federal regulations which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Duties: Contain, control and suppress wildland fire Rapid on-call deployment preparedness for wildfire and emergency incidents Utilize hand tools and equipment, such as pulaski, shovel, hazel hoe, ax, and chainsaw Perform basic fireline activities including line construction, moving dirt, hose layout, cut, scatter, and removal of fuels using hand tools Coordinate as an organized crew during wildfires and prescribed burns holding line, patrolling, monitoring fire behavior, and performing mop-up operations Operate outdoors in remote and rugged conditions with extended travel and overnight camping. Abide by all safety standards to mitigate risk while on assignment Requirements: Be 18 years of age or older Pass physical fitness testing Pass Pre-Hire Drug Test Maintain an active cell phone throughout fire season to be contacted for dispatch. Text messaging capability is recommended Submit to random drug testing Meet professional appearance requirements Possess transportation to our office in a timely manner Have a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic Keywords: wildland firefighter, firefighting, wildland, FFT-2, summer, manual labor, training provided, crews, adventure, professional, great outdoors, physically fit, hard work, long hours, travel, no experience, training provided, fire, crew, team, forest, training, overtime, fire, wildland, logging, reforestation, cutting, saw, chainsaw, fuels