Wildland Firefighter

• No experience needed
• $500 bonus opportunities
• Competitive pay with overtime
• Housing opportunities (based on availability)

We are a national firefighting company with operating bases in Bend, Oregon, and Alaska, that are currently hiring firefighters for the 2024 season. All positions come with bonus opportunities (see below for details) and potential for housing - dependent on available space. Operational positions include: FFT2, FFT1 preferably w/ ICT5, ENGB, CRWB, CDL-drivers (for fire engines). Depending on experience and company needs placement will either be on one of our 20-person handcrews or 3-person fire engine modules.

Logistics’ positions: handwash attendant which does not require any training or a work capacity test (WCT)/packtest.

2024 Pay Rate:

• FFT2s: Base wage (BW) $26.50 + Health and Welfare (H&W) $4.57 = $31.07 for first 40 Overtime (OT) $39.75/hr (base pay x 1.5) 100-hour work week example: $1242.80 + $2385 OT = $3627.80
• FALA and EMT: BW $27.50 + $4.57 H&W = $32.07 for first 40 hrs. Overtime $41.25/hr (base pay x 1.5) 100-hour work week example: $1282.80 + $2475 OT = $3757.80
• FFT1 with ICT5: BW $29.50 + $4.57 H&W = $34.07 for first 40 hrs. Overtime $44.25/hr (base pay x 1.5) 100-hr work week example: $1362.80 + $2655 OT = $4,017.80
• ENGB/CRWB: BW $40 + $4.57 H&W = $44.57 for first 40hr Overtime (OT) $60/hr (base pay x 1.5) 100-hr work week example: $1600 + $3600 OT = $5200
• Handwash Attendant: Base wage (BW) $17.20 + Health and Welfare (H&W) $4.57 = $21.77 for first 40 hrs. Overtime $25.80 (BW x 1.5). 100-hr work week example: $870.8 +$1548 OT = $2418.90

What to Expect:

Firefighting is a very physically demanding job - as such we expect our firefighters to be physically fit and mentally prepared for the arduous fire environment. You can expect to live in primitive conditions without access to showers, perhaps eating military rations for days, steep terrain in extreme heat or later in the season, cold and of course long days (14-16 hrs). You can also expect to get paid to travel around the country, see and camp in beautiful country, make friends that last a lifetime, build career and life skills, and most importantly help protect communities that are threatened by wildfire.

How to Get Hired: Engines and T2IA Crew

Prospective/”Rookie” Firefighters must complete all training listed below as well as attach a cover letter on what attributes they think makes a good firefighter and why they want to be a firefighter.

• 32 hours of classroom/Red Card Class (Zoom): S-130, S-190, L-180
• 8 hours of Field Exercises (in person): S-130 Field Portion
• 2 FEMA course (online): IS100 and IS700
• Work Capacity Test (WCT): 45lb carry for 3 miles in under 45 minutes
• Cover Letter

Experienced firefighters must submit all copies of their training records: certificates and completed taskbooks.

• FFT2: S130, S190, L180, IS100 and IS700
• FFT1: S131 and taskbook if completed
• ICT5: taskbook if completed
• Engine Boss/Crew Boss: S230, S290, IS200 and taskbook if completed
• 2024 RT130 and Work Capacity Test

*If you wish to work on our T2IA crew, there is an additional interview process as well as an additional 40 hours of intensive training.

Training Dates:

RT130 (1+ year of experience); Field Day (Red Card Students); WCT (everyone)

• 3/02 Bend, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/09 Medford, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/16 Salem, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/23 Caldwell, ID: RT130(Zoom option), Field Day and WCT
• 3/30 Portland, OR: RT130, Field Day, and WCT

Red Card Classes (Zoom):

• 3/09-10; 3/16-17
• 3/25-3/28

Work Opportunities:

These are “call when needed” contracts, so employment date and duration can’t be guaranteed but we usually start getting orders in April until late October (weather and fire dependent). Additional training opportunities and career development through continued employment with the company are also available. All classes are free if you work for our company.

“Buddy” Bonus Requirements:

1. Refer someone to us that meets 2-4 bonus requirements.

2. Both Referrer and “Buddy” must work a minimum of 45 days of active/paid status for company within one calendar year.

3. Must have a satisfactory performance rating.

4. Must not turn down work assignments.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $31.07 - $44.57 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 100 per week

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Rookie firefighters (Red Card Students) must submit a cover letter on why they want to be a firefighter and what attributes they think makes a good firefighter.

Work Location: In person