What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) position at 1st Choice Contracting, Inc.?
Join 1st Choice Contracting, Inc. for the upcoming Wildland Firefighter Season in 2025!
This is an On-Call job. Employees must be able to be at our office, ready to go, in as little as 2 hours depending on the dispatch.
1st Choice Contracting, Inc. is looking to hire 2-3 Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) for the 2025 season.
Starting Pay Wage: $30.00 4.93 Fringe Pay (for the first 40 hrs/week) = $34.93/hr.
**Pay is based on experience. We must see your complete fire record to determine your wage.**
General Job information: We are a private contractor that has Type II hand crews. Wildland firefighting consists of long days and can be a physically demanding job. While at a fire assignment, the crew is expected to participate in all aspects of fire suppression. These are “on call” jobs, so employment date and duration cannot be guaranteed, but usually begins in mid-June and lasts through October depending on the weather and fire activity. It is important that applicants be able to commit to working long days for the entirety of the wildland fire season. If you are interested in obtaining a position on one of our hand crews, you need to be a hard worker, have leadership qualities, be reliable, and have a positive attitude.
We stay out of town at fire camps in tents anywhere between 1 to 14 days and sometimes up to 21 days. Showers and food are provided at these camps.
Wildland firefighters work in all types of weather and outdoor environments. Jobs are performed in remote locations, often with no cell service.
2025 Pay Scale
All positions include $4.93 fringe pay on top of the wages listed below for the first 40 hours/week:
- FFT1 (Firefighter Type 1): $30.00/hour **wages are based on experience**
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rates, overtime pay, and $4.93/hour fringe benefits.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into leadership roles.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old
- Physically fit and ready for outdoor challenges in all weather conditions.
- Willing to travel, work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have certificates showing completion of FFT1 task book, S131, S190, S130, L180, IS100, and IS700.
Have Questions? Call: 503-588-7294, or Email: forestry.1stchoice@outlook.com
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 120 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5 - $35