Outback Firefighting

Wildland Firefighter FFT2

Firefighters MUST have current RED Card & provide the required FFT2, S130, S190, I-100, L180, IS700, and RT130 Certificates. We offer training, sign up for training at: www.outbackfirefighting.com

DUTIES: The majority of the duties performed by a wildland firefighter are outdoors. Experiencing elements of all four seasons is not uncommon. Depending upon where you are stationed, you may experience all four seasons within a few days. Most duties are related to prescribed burning, wildland suppression, and fire preparedness. These duties include serving as a firefighter or engine operator during prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities; conducting regular maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as fire engines, tractors, mowers, chain saws, and hand tools; serving as a crew member during fire break preparation which involves rock removal, mowing, trimming, tree and brush removal.

HOURS/DAYS: Varied and long. Positions are an ON-CALL BASIS. Once called you must be able to be gone for two weeks. Must get your own SAFETY GEAR, FIRE FIGHTING BOOTS, SLEEPING BAG, and TENT. Food & Lodging is provided.