WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER

Do you have an interest in being a part of the TMFPD fuels management team? Are you eager to provide a high level of service to the citizens of Washoe County? If this opportunity interests you please apply now!

The Wildland Firefighter is a Police/Fire PERS position.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill future full-time vacancies funded by grants and/or NV Energy contract.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

BLM Fitness Challenge

February 24-27, 2026Interviews

March 17-20, 2026Desired Start Date

Position is open to fill future full-time vacancies.

REQUIRED BLM FITNESS CHALLENGE

Consisting of 1.5 Mile Run, Push-ups, Pull-ups and Sit-ups

BLM Fitness Challenge Information Click Here

This is a required portion of the recruitment process and will be Pass/Fail, minimum 100 points required to Pass. No other agency scores will be accepted, you must participate to move forward. You will be sent notices to sign up if you are determined to have met the minimum qualifications.

Under supervision, serves as a member of a fuels management crew and/or a wildland fire suppression crew; and performs related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or successful certification of equivalency (GED) AND one (1) season of wildland/fuels management experience.

Required certifications must be submitted with your application. Please ONLY submit the required documents meeting the criteria described below.

Required At The Time Of Application:

• Valid Class C driver’s license
  
  

Required At Time Specified Below:

• NWCG S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• NWCG S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• FEMA ICS100 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment.
• FEMA ICS200 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment.
• FEMA ICS700 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment.
• NWCG FAL 3 Basic Faller within one (1) year of appointment.
  
  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

• Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand piling, pile burning, other brush disposal techniques, and herbicide application.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and/or portable pumps. Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
• Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fireline.
• Serves as a member of fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires independently performing recurring fire suppression duties.
• Perform assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology.
• May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaskis, McLeods, and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning.
• Patrols fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flareups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
• Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment.
• May assist trained personnel in more specialized assignments, such as backfire/burnout, mobile/stationary engine attack, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
• Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fireline activities.
• Participate in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participate in safety sessions and fire critiques.
• Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
  
  

Full Performance

Knowledge Of:

• Policies and procedures of the District.
• Geography of the district, including major streets and landmarks.
• Fuels reduction and wildland firefighting methods, tools, and equipment.
  
  

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of fuels reduction and wildland firefighting assignments.
  
  

Entry Level (Applicants will be screened for possession of these through written, oral, performance, or other evaluation methods.)

Knowledge Of:

• Basic mathematics.
• Hand and power tools.
  
  

Ability to:

• Learn a variety of fuels reduction and firefighting duties, methods, tools, and equipment.
• Analyze situations quickly and reach logical conclusions in emergencies.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily activities.
• Read and comprehend laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read and follow street maps.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand basic arithmetic elements using whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Exercise good judgement and safe work practices.
• Exercise emotional control and work under stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, other agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment.

• Work crews consist of hourly employees. Work hours will normally involve 40-hour work weeks, but are variable and may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Incumbents may work irregular hours, weekends, holidays or evenings.
• Duties involve hiking, lifting, bending, and carrying heavy loads in mountainous terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Must be able to regularly lift 65lbs or 1/3 of their total weight unassisted. Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Ability to work at considerable heights. May work in extreme weather conditions, from the low teens of winter to summer high desert temperature's over 100 degrees. Must display the ability to show good judgement and safe work practices during shift lengths of 16 to 24 hrs. for a 16-day period. Ability to participate and lead in a daily physical training program consisting of 30 to 45 min. of cardiovascular challenge and 15 to 20 min. of strength training exercises. Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme weather conditions, heat, fumes, smoke, pressurized water, and chemicals.
• All licenses and certifications required to be kept current and maintained for continued employment.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment.
• Applicants will be required to pass a thorough medical examination which may include, but not be limited to, a physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment.
• May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters.