Job Summary:

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Wildland Firefighters. As a Wildland Firefighter, you will play a crucial role in preventing and suppressing wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Responsibilities:

- Respond to wildland fires and emergency incidents
- Construct fire lines, clear brush, and extinguish flames using hand tools and equipment
- Operate pumps, hoses, and other firefighting tools
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure personal and team safety
- Conduct fire prevention activities such as controlled burns and vegetation management

Qualifications:

- Minimum age 18

- Must be able to pass a state background check
- Physically fit enough to endure potentially uneven, steep terrain, and long hours standing
- OR state EMT or above receives $1/hour additional wage
- Ability to perform heavy lifting in rugged terrain
- Must Possess a state issued Driver's License, able to be insurable on District vehicles
- Be certified NWCG Firefighter 2 prior to start working.
- CPR certification recommended

District will provide training (online and hands on) to facilitate NWCG certification to FF2 level, if not current on certification.

Join us in this challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a difference in protecting our environment and communities from the threat of wildfires.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• We are looking for individuals able to work 8 hours (day shift) Wednesday through Saturday. Are you able to work those hours?
• Are you able to be insured by the District's insurance company for driving of vehicles?

License/Certification:

• state issued Driver's License (Required)
• NWCG Firefighter 2 certification (Preferred)
• state issued EMT license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mosier, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person